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… Care of an Insect Sting On this page: Overview Overview Insect stings … and redness. Note : Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the …
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… Cervical Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview The … program in your area. If you have a cervix and are at average risk for cervical cancer, here are some screening … recommendations may not be used in your area. Women younger than 25 If you are in this age group, routine …
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… a warm face cloth on your child's ear. If your child is age 6 months or older and has a mild earache, you can wait … hours. Doctors usually prescribe antibiotics if a child: Is younger than 2 and has an infection in both ears or has more … Almost all children have at least one ear infection before age 7. Most ear infections are caused by bacteria. But …
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… Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) On this page: Overview Overview Non-steroidal … On the label, you'll find directions for your child's age or weight, the dose to give, and how often to give the dose. For children younger than 6 months of age, follow what your doctor has …
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… Relieving Menstrual Pain On this page: Overview Overview … During this time, you may also have headaches, diarrhea or constipation, nausea, dizziness, or fainting. Not every … before using any medicine. Do not take aspirin if you are younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . …
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… for infection. For example, you're at high risk if you're younger than 25 and sexually active, or if you've had more … people whose other partners have an STI. Are younger than age 25. Have a current STI or a history of STIs. Have sex … Trade sex for drugs or money. Chlamydia The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends a chlamydia test for …
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… Problems After Delivery of Your Baby On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … needed to relieve mild discomfort from hemorrhoids or constipation. If you have a problem and your doctor or … your stool? Streaks of blood in stool Are you constipated? Constipation means your stools are hard and you have trouble …
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… Hypothyroidism On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk … dry skin, brittle nails, not being able to stand the cold, constipation, memory problems, and heavy or irregular … Older adults are more likely to develop hypothyroidism than younger people. And women are more likely than men to …
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… Ringing in the Ears (Tinnitus) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … come and go. Tinnitus is most common in people older than age 40. Men have it more often than women do. There are two … in ears No Ringing in ears How old are you? 3 years or younger 3 years or younger 4 to 11 years 4 to 11 years 12 …
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… disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), reflux and constipation. Learn about healthy eating advice for these … condition, you may need to change your fibre intake to manage symptoms. Learn about fibre and the types and amounts in … difficulties in care facilities (HealthLinkBC File #110a) Constipation Constipation is when you have bowel movements …
