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… help stop bleeding, reduce pain, help healing, and prevent infection. Teeth may be injured during a fall or a sport … may need to have it removed by a doctor. You can also have problems from a piercing in the mouth. The piece of skin … heart disease, and HIV/AIDS. Long-term alcohol and drug problems. Steroid medicines, which may be used to treat a …
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… Losing a breast because of breast cancer. Having erection problems after prostate cancer treatment. Not being able to … openly with your partner may help. Where to get help Contact your local chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society or … openly with your partner may help. Where to get help Contact your local chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society or …
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… birth, a baby with Down syndrome will be tested for health problems, such as eye, ear, or thyroid problems. The sooner these problems are found, the better … often lead to other problems, such as airway (respiratory) infections or hearing loss. But most of these problems can …
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… may have a hard time making decisions. Or they may have problems controlling their behaviour. Along with older … or physical restraints and force-feeding. Forced sexual contact. This includes rape, forced nudity, and sexual … around the breasts or genitals. A sexually transmitted infection (STI) or other genital infection that can't be …
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… obvious sign of injury, but it can cause serious long-term problems or even death. Abusive head trauma often occurs … head well. Delicate blood vessels in their brains. Possible problems from brain injury A child may have brain damage … appetite. At first these symptoms may seem related to an infection, such as the influenza (flu) or a kidney …
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… What is influenza (flu)? Influenza (flu) is a viral infection . People often use the term "flu" to describe any … someone who has the virus. Most people get better without problems. But sometimes the flu can lead to a bacterial … essential community services, and people who are in direct contact with poultry infected with avian influenza during …
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… page: Overview Overview Many health problems cause confusion or decreased alertness. It is not … use or problems caused by quitting their use (withdrawal). Infection, especially an infection of the nervous system. … diagnosed. Treatment depends on the cause of the problem. Contact your doctor for an examination if you are having …
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… or eats. This type of diarrhea usually isn't serious. Infection Diarrhea is often caused by a viral or bacterial … They can quickly become dehydrated . To help prevent problems, closely watch your child's appearance and how much … system ? Yes Disease or medicine that causes immune system problems No Disease or medicine that causes immune system …
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… What is bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is an infection of the bronchioles , the small air passages in the … prevent it? It is common for children to get respiratory problems (such as bronchiolitis caused by a viral … is spread just like a cold. To prevent bronchiolitis: Avoid contact with other children who have bronchiolitis or upper …
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… old. The child doesn't have nervous system (neurological) problems. The child has had fever seizures before. Fever … harmful to the child. They usually don't cause long-term problems, such as brain damage, intellectual disabilities , … of serious illness Does your child have symptoms of a joint infection ? Yes Symptoms of a joint infection No Symptoms of …
