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… Colorectal Cancer Genetic Testing On this page: Overview What the Results Mean Accuracy of the Test … In these conditions, screening often starts sooner than age 40. Your doctor may suggest genetic testing if your … members live longer. This includes starting screening at a younger age and having screening tests more often. A …
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… Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … or chlamydia . These infections can happen if you've engaged in high-risk sexual behaviour. Irritants and injuries A … a sore throat. These medicines may not be safe for children younger than age 6 or for people who have certain health …
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… have persistent asthma made worse by allergens. Children younger than 2 should not have allergy shots. Children ages 3 to 4 may find it hard to have to get many shots over … to keep the cat hair and dander out of my bedroom. Lynn, age 42 For as long as I can remember, I have had bad hay …
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… Basic Dental Care From Birth to 16 Years On this page: Overview Overview All … from becoming more serious. Dental care tips for different age groups Birth to 3 years Make sure that your family … first tooth appears or by their first birthday. footnote 2 Ages 3 to 6 years Your child can learn how to brush his or …
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… options Use medicines to treat symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Have surgery to treat your symptoms. … or aspirin. Those that contain aluminum may cause constipation. Those that contain magnesium may cause … . They sometimes cause headaches, dizziness, diarrhea or constipation, or nausea and vomiting. Proton pump inhibitors …
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… Colic On this page: What To Expect Home Treatment When To … type of crying in a baby between 3 weeks and 3 months of age is called colic. Although it is upsetting for parents … your crying baby needs, see the topic Crying, Age 3 and Younger . Burp your baby , especially if you suspect …
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… Wellbeing Last updated November 29, 2023 On this page: Mindfulness Connection Healthy mind Featured resources … across B.C., please visit HelpStartsHere.gov.bc.ca , managed by the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions. You … Featured resources Mental wellness supports for every age and stage Mental wellness needs may change as you go …
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… Tips for Pregnant Parents On this page: Overview Overview If you have one … and discuss reproduction and birth. Depending on the age of your child or children, involve them in the upcoming … your pregnancy, and answer his or her questions. For a younger child, wait until he or she starts asking questions …
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… Sinusitis: Over-the-Counter Medicines On this page: Overview Overview Medicines … a prescription may help relieve pain and promote sinus drainage. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all … first. Do not give cough and cold medicines to a child younger than 6 years old unless your child's doctor has told …
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… Thinking About Oophorectomy On this page: Overview Overview Oophorectomy (say … for people who have their ovaries removed when they are younger. The benefits of keeping your ovaries go down as you age. Talk to your doctor about what's best for you. Related …
