1. Should I have my son circumcised?
(Health A-Z/Circumcision)

... Pediatrics (AAP) looked carefully at the medical facts about circumcision. The AAP is an organization of doctors who specialize in child health issues. They concluded that both the benefits and risks...

2. Depression - Topic Overview
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.... You can have depression one time or many times. If you think you may be depressed, tell your doctor. There are good treatments that can help you enjoy life again. The sooner you get ...

3. Depression - Medications
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...ns or concerns about your medicines, or if you do not notice any improvement by 3 weeks, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may prescribe an atypical antipsychotic, such as aripiprazole ...

4. Growth and Development,Newborn - Common Concerns
(Health A-Z/Growth and Development,Newborn)

... fine. Sometimes you may need to wake a sleepy baby to eat. During your well-child checkups, your doctor will monitor your baby's weight gain and growth. Also, be aware of general ...

5. Depression - Treatment Overview
(Health A-Z/Depression)

...ns or concerns about your medicines, or if you do not notice any improvement by 3 weeks, talk to your doctor. You and your health professional will work together to find the right treatment. ...

6. Birthmarks - Topic Overview
(Health A-Z/Birthmarks)

... raised. Nearly all birthmarks are harmless and painless. But it’s important to have a doctor check all birthmarks, just to be sure they are okay. What causes birthmarks...

7. Circumcision - When to Call a Doctor
(Health A-Z/Circumcision)

...ortant to call your health professional if problems develop after circumcision. Call your doctor immediately if your circumcised baby: Is younger than 3 months of age and has a...

8. Birthmarks - Treatment Overview
(Health A-Z/Birthmarks)

... a big decision, because treatments can be painful and don't always work. Your baby's doctor might be able to tell you whether a birthmark will grow, shrink, or fade. This is a...

9. Early Disease Detection - Screening, Birth to 12 Months
(Health A-Z/Early Disease Detection)

... checkups, often called well-baby visits, starting shortly after birth. During these visits, your doctor examines your baby for possible problems and asks you questions about your baby'...

10. Bottle-Feeding - Promoting Healthy Growth and Development
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...uid concentrate or a powder that you mix with water. Always use an iron-fortified formula unless your doctor advises otherwise. Formulas also come in a ready-to-feed form, which costs the most...

11. Growth and Development,Newborn - When to Call a Doctor
(Health A-Z/Growth and Development,Newborn)

Call your doctor immediately if you notice anything that concerns you. You are the expert on your baby. Although usually everything is fine, do not be

12. Early Disease Detection - Overview
(Health A-Z/Early Disease Detection)

... Sometimes different panels make different recommendations. In these situations, talk with your doctor to decide which guidelines best meet your health needs. When should...

13. Osteoporosis - When To Call a Doctor
(Health A-Z/Osteoporosis)

...e: Nurse practitioners. Physician assistants. Family medicine doctors. Internists. Rheumatologists. Endocrinologists. ...

14. Bottle-Feeding - Topic Overview
(Health A-Z/Bottle-Feeding)

...now that the first few weeks of breast-feeding are the most challenging. You may want to talk to your doctor or join a breast-feeding support group to help you make your choice. While b...

15. Osteoporosis - Topic Overview
(Health A-Z/Osteoporosis)

... that you have a curved backbone. How is osteoporosis diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and do a physical exam. You may also have a test that ...

16. Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months - When to Call a Doctor
(Health A-Z/Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months)

...guage development. If your baby doesn't babble as expected or respond to your voice, talk to your doctor. These may be indications of a hearing problem. Sensory and motor sk...

17. Depression - When To Call a Doctor
(Health A-Z/Depression)

... Last Updated: March 21, 2007 This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this informatio...

18. Early Disease Detection - Screening, 13 Months to 5 Years
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...d should have regularly scheduled checkups, often called well-child visits. During these visits, your doctor will check your child's growth and development and examine your child for possi...

19. Bottle-Feeding - Routine Checkups
(Health A-Z/Bottle-Feeding)

...mine whether he or she is growing at the expected rate. At each well-baby visit, talk to your doctor about your baby's nutritional needs, which change as he or she grows and develo...

20. Bottle-Feeding - When to Call a Doctor
(Health A-Z/Bottle-Feeding)

... Last Updated: August 16, 2007 This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this informatio...