As a parent, it is essential to prioritize your child's health and well-being. One crucial aspect of maintaining your child's health is regular pediatric physical exams. These routine check-ups allow healthcare professionals to monitor your child's growth, development, and overall health. This blog post will walk you through what to expect during a routine pediatric physical exam, giving you the knowledge and confidence to navigate these appointments.
1. Taking Medical History
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Stage IV colon cancer, also known as metastatic colon cancer, is a serious and advanced form of the disease.
At this stage, cancer cells have spread beyond the colon to distant organs or lymph nodes. If you or somebody you love has been diagnosed, understanding the diagnosis and treatment options may seem overwhelming. Here's what you should know.
What Causes Stage IV Colon Cancer?
Stage IV colon cancer occurs when cancer cells that develop in the walls of your large intestine, also known as your colon or rectum, spread to other parts of your body.
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When bunions get so serious that they cause chronic pain or stop you from doing things that you love, you can have a bunionectomy procedure. This is a surgery that involves shaving down the bunion and realigning the joints in the big toe. It has a great success rate, and most people are happy with their results. The recovery does come with some pain and discomfort, but you can manage these symptoms and navigate your recovery with the tips below.
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Autism treatment comes in several options. There are basic treatment services as well as therapies. These therapies and treatments range across age groups as well as the severity and symptoms of the specific level of autism. If your child is on the spectrum, you may already know that one size does not fit all when it comes to treatment programs. You should consider exploring why your child needs a customized autism treatment program instead.
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Neck pain can come on suddenly after an injury or be a chronic problem because of poor posture. It's important to have your neck pain assessed, especially if the pain is severe and is accompanied by numbness, tingling, or weakness. A sudden onset of significant pain in the neck should be evaluated quickly. Poor cervical spine alignment can cause neck pain, as can injuries to your muscles and ligaments that hold your head up.
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