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… (chronic) diseases of joints. These diseases occur in children (juvenile spondyloarthropathies) and adults. They … (RA) in adults and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in children. What causes them? Experts don't know what causes … the hips, chest wall, and heels) may also be affected. In children, symptoms usually begin in the hips, knees, heels, …
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… spells? Breath-holding spells are brief periods when young children stop breathing for up to 1 minute. These spells … frustrated, in pain, or afraid. But the spell is a reflex. Children don't have breath-holding spells on purpose. There … the child's heart rate, usually in response to pain. Some children may have both types of spells at one time or …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Most children who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) will … pain or pain-causing times. These techniques include distraction, humour, relaxation exercises, and allowing the … child's special needs an accepted part of the routine. Distraction can take your child's mind off of the pain. Having …
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… your child from heat burns in the following ways. Keep children away from kitchen appliances, irons, fireplaces, … faucets in sinks, showers, and bathtubs that children use. These fixtures have built-in thermostats to … to spill hot beverages when you carry or drink them around children. Keep your flammable garage items out of the reach …
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… can make you more likely to get serious (sometimes fatal) infections or make any infection you have worse. Get medical … Irinotecan liposomal can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Avoid contact with people who have infections …
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… diabetes Brentuximab can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, …
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… the nose. Dactinomycin can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, …
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… swallows this medication, get medical help right away. Children younger than 18 years should not use products that contain codeine. Some children are more sensitive to codeine and have had very … (see also Side Effects section). The risk is greater in children who are obese or have breathing problems, or after …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Children with Down syndrome can learn to eat by themselves … high enough so that he or she can see others eating. Young children are more likely to try to eat independently when … breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and eating solid food. Most children overcome these types of problems, although they …
