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… Brain Aneurysm On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is a brain aneurysm? A … death. What causes it? A person may inherit the tendency to form aneurysms, or aneurysms may develop because of … the aneurysm, any additional risk factors, and your overall health. If you have an aneurysm with a low risk of rupture, …
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… Amblyopia On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is amblyopia? … it? Any condition that prevents your child's eyes from forming a clear, focused image or that prevents the normal … in infants, children and youth. Paediatrics and Child Health, 14(4): 246–248. …
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… Colour Blindness On this page: Related Information What is colour … vary. You may be able to see some colours but not others. For instance, you may not be able to tell the difference … in infants, children and youth. Paediatrics and Child Health, 14(4): 246–248. …
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… flight from British Columbia to Quebec. You feel fine for a while after you get there. But later that night, you … cross, the worse jet lag may be. Jet lag may make it hard for you to fall asleep, stay asleep, or stay awake during … diarrhea. Jet lag can happen to anyone. Your age, fitness, health, and how often you fly don't make a difference in …
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… , white blood cells , or platelets to help your body stay healthy. If your bone marrow is attacked by a disease such … stem cells may be treated to get rid of any cancer cells before being put back into your body. The autologous … from your blood. The cells are stored until you need them for transplant. Having chemotherapy (sometimes along with …
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… Rotavirus On this page: Related Information What is rotavirus? Rotavirus is a … it is replaced. When your child becomes dehydrated, severe health problems can arise. Rotavirus infections spread … Keep your child at home while he or she is sick and for a few days after they feel better. That's when the virus …
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… Monitoring During Labour On this page: Overview Related Information Overview What is fetal monitoring … (done outside the body) or internal (done inside the body). For most women, it's external. External monitoring can be … Low-risk means that you and your baby have no known health problems and the pregnancy has gone well. Doctors …
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… Use of Long-Acting Opioids On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Opioids are strong medicines. They can … here are some things to remember. Keep your doctor informed. You can develop opioid use disorder. Moderate to … you take, including over-the-counter medicines and natural health products. Don't start any new medicines before you …
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… Fullness or Bloating On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Abdominal fullness or bloating occurs … not increase gas. The side effects of medicines or natural health products, such as opioid pain medicines, vitamins, … Changing hormone levels. Many women feel bloated right before their periods because their bodies retain fluid. …
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… Dietary Reference Intake On this page: Overview Related Information Overview What do the terms RDA, UL, and AI mean? … RDA, UL, and AI are part of a set of nutrient guidelines for healthy people. The guidelines are called the Dietary …