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what would cause varacose veins in a young child?

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Congenital causes: Vascular findings are a congenital effect most commonly. Varicose veins may resolve on their own as the child grows.

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which vaporizer works the best for a young child?

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Either: All vaporizers put moisture into the air and that can be comforting when the air is dry. Air can be naturally dry due to the climate or weather or dried by indoor heat or air conditioning. Pediatricians generally prefer cool mist humidifiers for safety reasons-- children can get burned on steam vaporizers. Also additives for steam vaporizers have never been tested for safety or effectiveness.

Question 3

i'm wondering what effect could divorce have on a young child?

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I caused it: There are at least as many answers as there are children affected by divorce. But among the common themes: children usually feel responsible for causing the breakup, and fear that they will be abandoned. They may regress, becoming clingy, or show signs of depression or anxiety. Sleep and eating disturbances are common. Anger, tantrums, aggressiveness with other kids, loss of interest.

Question 4

can schizophrenia occur in a young child?

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Yes, but rarely does: For reasons still poorly understood, schizophrenia is relatively rare until after puberty, but there are well-described cases in children as young as 4 years old.  Aftter puberty, the risk rises, with the peak risk at 18-20.  Research suggests this is related to major changes in brain architecture that occurs during puberty, but we still do not understand what causes the disorder.

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how can you tell if a young child has ocd?

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OCD: Compulsive behaviors characterized by orderliness, conscientiousness, reliability and the desire not to make mistakes, to complete tasks by taking responsibility seriously.

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if a young child has lukemia, what are his early signs?

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LEUKEMIA: Cancer of the blood (WBC) involving the bonemarrow, spleen and lymph nodes. Early symptoms include ; anemia, bleeding, easy bruising, fatigue, weight loss, joint  and bone pains, frequent fever and infections, etc.

Question 7

we have a young child that suffers from enuresis, is there a cure?

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Some things can help: Enuresis can be normal in a child younger than 5. If older than 5, your child should see a doctor to rule out medical causes such as diabetes or bladder dysfunction. If medical causes are ruled out, most cases will resolve on their own. Limiting drinks before bedtime or using bedwetting alarms may help. As a last resort, there are some prescription medications that may help as well.

Question 8

how can a parents death affect a young child?

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Many ways: A parents death affects adults too! we are all affected when we lose a loved one. We tend to feel abandoned initially...Good counseling helps a lot to help children adjust and to get questions answered. Really young children often do not remember the parent. The last lecture by randy pausch is a beautiful book  and worth reading as he was a dying parent and left his family a wonderful legacy.

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hearing loss in a young child, how to help her?

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Get hearing test: Make sure you have a good hearing test. Then see an ENT to see if anything can be done. Depending on the loss, may need hearing aids or other devices.

Question 10

young child eight years old bit a hole in her tongue?

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Mouth injury: Injuries in the mouth rarely get stitches. Only when bleeding doesn't stop after an hour or so. Otherwise, it should heal up quickly.

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