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The doctor’s procedures In a complete physical examination, the doctor uses a combination of his or her senses and knowledge of the body to check over your child, system by system. The doctor uses instruments to extend the senses. For example, the stethoscope magnifies sounds, and the otoscope (for examining the ears) and ophthalmoscope (for [...]
Birthmarks are any unusual marks or blemishes present on an infant’s skin at birth. Almost 50 percent of all infants are born with red or salmon-colored marks on the mid-forehead, upper eyelids, upper lip, or back of the scalp and neck. These marks, which are sometimes quite extensive, fade and disappear during the first years [...]
Low energy, low carbohydrate, low protein, low fat foods These foods can be eaten without measurement to satisfy the appetite and add taste and variety to the diet. It is thought some people may develop high blood pressure if they eat too much salt. The addition of salt should be avoided at the table and [...]