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… care providers Other B.C. Healthy Living Programs for children and youth Overview The HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program for Kids helps B.C. children, teens and their families reach healthy weights and … professional. Other B.C. Healthy Living Programs for children and youth Generation Health Clinic Generation …
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… affected This condition is more common in infants and young children who have sickle cell disease. It may follow a … because of years of damage from sickled cells. What are the symptoms? Splenic sequestration causes sudden and severe anemia, with symptoms of sudden weakness, pale lips, rapid breathing, …
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… to come together and talk openly and honestly with your children and family about complex issues like substance use … about drug use with your kid, teenager, or even your adult children. How to talk to kids Talking openly with kids from … – Talking with Teenagers About Drugs How to talk to adult children As your child becomes a young adult, you can still …
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… topics can help you learn more about your brain and nerve symptoms. Find out about certain diseases and disorders so … Vertigo (BPPV) Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens Bipolar Disorder in Children: Other … Spinal Cord Injury: Abdominal Thrust Assist (Assisted Cough) Spinal Cord Injury: Adapting Your Home Spinal Cord …
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… and mouth before washing their hands. Teach your child to cough or sneeze into their arm, so that the mouth stays covered. Children should wash their hands each time they use the … with others. To use tissues and to cover the mouth when coughing or sneezing. Show your child how to hold the …
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… time increases the risk of avascular necrosis. What are the symptoms? Any bone can be affected, but avascular necrosis … of the long bones, such as the upper leg bone at the hip. Symptoms include mild to moderate hip or groin pain, … with standing or walking. Rest usually relieves the pain. Children with avascular necrosis may have spasms in the hip …
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… epididymitis vary depending on your age and behaviour. In children it is most commonly associated with urinary tract … an injury to the groin may cause epididymitis. What are the symptoms? Pain, tenderness, and swelling in the scrotum … or testicles) that gradually get worse are the most common symptoms of epididymitis. Other symptoms may include fever …
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… Your options Have your uterus and ovaries removed to treat symptoms from endometriosis. Keep using hormone therapy or … laparoscopic surgery to remove tissue but still have severe symptoms. Other women decide to use hormone therapy before … and ovaries may be a good choice if you don't plan to have children (or more children). You also may want to have …
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… closing of the vocal cords when you breathe in. The symptoms can seem to be the same as those of asthma and may … Has more problem breathing in than out. May have a dry cough. Usually has normal results on lung function tests, … and speech therapy. Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Current as …
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… Permanent scars may occur at the site of a sting. Small children are at risk for stings in the mouth if they put a … ) may affect any body system and require emergency care. Symptoms can include any of the following: Shock Severe pain … when it involves the airway and interferes with breathing. Coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, or a feeling of …
