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Evaluation Procedures for Orthopedic Problems What are standard evaluation procedures? Before a treatment or rehabilitation plan can be made, your orthopedist must first find what is causing your condition. This typically involves a physical exam and a review of your health

Wheat Allergy Diet for Children General guidelines for wheat allergy If your child has a food allergy, they must follow an allergen-free diet. That means your child can't have the food they are allergic to, or any products containing that food. The things that your child is

Soy Allergy Diet for Children General guidelines for soy allergy Your child has been diagnosed with a soy allergy. This means that your child's immune system overreacts to soy proteins. The allergy may go away when your child is older. But as long as your child has the allergy

Shellfish Allergy Diet for Children General guidelines for shellfish allergy When your child has a food allergy, they must strictly stay away from the food that they are allergic to. They can't eat that food. And they can't eat any products containing that food. The items that

Peanut Allergy Diet for Children General guidelines for peanut allergy When your child has a food allergy, they must follow an allergy-free diet. This means your child can't have the food they're allergic to or any products that contain it. The items that your child is allergic

Screening Tests for Common Diseases What is a screening test? A screening test is done to find possible health problems or diseases in people who don't have any symptoms of disease. The goal is to find a problem early enough to lower the risk for the disease. Or to find it early

HIV Home Care for a Child What is HIV? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS, which is advanced HIV disease. HIV infection may lead to the body's immune system not fighting off infections as well as it should. A child with HIV needs more care to remain

Milk Allergy Diet for Children General guidelines for milk allergy When your child has a food allergy, they must follow an allergy-free diet. This means your child can't have the food they are allergic to or any products containing that food. The items that your child is allergic

Watching Your Weight Why do you need to watch your weight? According to the CDC, more than 7 in 10 U.S. adults older than age 20 are either overweight or obese. Why is excess weight a concern? It may cause new health problems or worsen ones you already have. Staying at a healthy

Cosmetic Safety for Contact Lens Wearers What eye hazards may be linked to cosmetic use? Misusing cosmetics when you wear contacts can lead to problems, including: Deposits on the lens. Eye irritation. Allergies. Injury. Infection. Dryness. What can you do to wear contact lenses