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… (PDF, 739 KB). When zero alcohol is the safest choice There are many situations where no alcohol is the safest option: … regulate alcohol, drugs and driving Using machinery and tools Taking medicine or other drugs that interact with … for the safety of others Making important decisions How alcohol affects the body The alcohol you drink moves …
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… sex. If you're pregnant and infected, you can pass it to your baby during delivery. What are the symptoms? Many people don't have symptoms. When … of the vagina or pain in the scrotum. Conjunctivitis . How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you questions …
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… not much of a concern in North America, because livestock are vaccinated against anthrax. But people can get anthrax … Cutaneous (skin) anthrax . This can occur when spores enter your body through a break in the skin. Inhalational (lung) … diarrhea or vomit, or belly pain caused by fluid buildup. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you questions …
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… and high blood pressure inside leg veins. People who are pregnant, older, overweight, or have a family history of … problems like itching, sores, or changes in skin colour. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor can diagnose venous insufficiency by examining …
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… the heartbeat, and so it beats very fast. People with WPW are more likely to have atrial fibrillation or atrial … with this disorder and they have symptoms, talk with your doctor about your risk for this abnormal heart rhythm. … condition if you are at risk for ventricular fibrillation. How is it diagnosed? Doctors can often diagnose …
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… herniation? The bones (vertebrae) that form the spine in your back are cushioned by round, flat discs. When these discs are … affecting other parts of the body, including the legs. How is it diagnosed? A doctor usually can diagnose a …
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… multiply in the infant's intestine and produce toxins. What are the symptoms? The symptoms of foodborne botulism may … eating a contaminated food and for infants 3 to 30 days. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a medical history … the diagnosis is by checking for botulism in the blood or stool. The test results take several days to complete, so …
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… cracking on the bottoms of the feet and between the toes. How do you get it? You can get athlete's foot by touching … a person who has it. Most often, people get it by walking barefoot on contaminated surfaces near swimming pools or in locker rooms. The fungi then grow in your shoes, especially if your shoes are tight and air can't …
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… in Children On this page: Overview Overview Mood disorders are a health problem. They can cause big changes in how your child feels and behaves. All kids have strong emotions …
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… Bartholin gland cyst? Bartholin glands The Bartholin glands are two small organs that are located on each side of the … by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . You can lower your risk of STIs by using a condom when you have sex. What … or redness on the vulva. Drainage from the cyst. Fever. How is it diagnosed? You may find a Bartholin gland cyst on …