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… Plan Legal Protection From Abuse Teen Relationship Abuse Related Information Overview What is domestic violence? If … anyone, most victims are women. The stress of poverty can increase conflict in a relationship. That conflict sometimes leads to violence. Heavy alcohol use also increases the risk of domestic violence. The risks can …
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… Peripheral Neuropathy On this page: Related Information What is peripheral … nerves. Exposure to toxic substances. Arsenic and certain medicines, such as those used for chemotherapy , can damage … stopping alcohol use. You may have physiotherapy. This can increase muscle strength and help build muscle control. …
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… Hemochromatosis On this page: Related Information What is … C supplements (more than 200 mg a day). Extra vitamin C can increase the amount of iron you absorb from food. But it's … C supplements (more than 200 mg a day). Extra vitamin C can increase the amount of iron you absorb from food. But it's …
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… Common Types of Birthmarks On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Birthmarks are coloured marks … buttocks, and legs. Café-au-lait spots do not go away, may increase in number, and generally do not require treatment. … buttocks, and legs. Café-au-lait spots do not go away, may increase in number, and generally do not require treatment. …
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… Transmitted Infection Screening On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Guidelines for … and again at delivery for pregnant women who have an increased risk of acquiring syphilis. The PHAC recommends … and again at delivery for pregnant women who have an increased risk of acquiring syphilis. The PHAC recommends …
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… Virtual Colonoscopy On this page: Related Information What is a virtual … an appropriate screening test for you. But if you are at an increased risk, you may require a regular colonoscopy … an appropriate screening test for you. But if you are at an increased risk, you may require a regular colonoscopy …
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… Venous Skin Ulcer On this page: Related Information What is a venous skin … fluid to pool, leading to these ulcers. Some things can increase your risk of venous skin ulcers. These include: … fluid to pool, leading to these ulcers. Some things can increase your risk of venous skin ulcers. These include: …
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… to Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Related Information What is … don't help enough on their own, your doctor may prescribe medicines for symptoms such as pain, diarrhea, or … fibre you eat. If your doctor recommends more fibre: Slowly increase the amount of fibre you eat. For some people who …
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… Behaviour Therapy for ADHD On this page: Treatment Overview Related Information Treatment Overview Many children with … This makes it easier for your child to maintain attention. Increase the attention, praise, and privileges or rewards … This makes it easier for your child to maintain attention. Increase the attention, praise, and privileges or rewards …
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… Giant Cell Arteritis On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is giant cell … and stiffness in the neck, shoulder, and hip area. The same medicines are used to treat both conditions. What causes it? … during this time. If you have a relapse, your doctor will increase the steroid dosage for a while. Then you can slowly …
