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… Generalized Anxiety Disorder On this page: … time. Anyone can get generalized anxiety disorder at any age. But it usually starts when you are a child or teen. … time. Anyone can get generalized anxiety disorder at any age. But it usually starts when you are a child or teen. …
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… Urinary Problems and Prostate Cancer On this page: Overview Overview Both prostate … surgery to remove the prostate and its cancer may damage nerves or the bladder outlet muscle (sphincter). This … (Kegel) exercises to strengthen your pelvic muscles. Manage liquids: Avoid drinking more than 2 L (2 qt) daily Avoid …
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… Voice Problems On this page: … the lungs, voice box (larynx), and mouth. Damage to any of these body parts can lead to a voice problem. … the lungs, voice box (larynx), and mouth. Damage to any of these body parts can lead to a voice problem. …
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… Surgery for an Achilles Tendon Rupture On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … hard to know how surgeries compare. That's because the ages and activities of people having the surgeries differ. … The type of surgery you have. How bad the tendon damage is. How soon after rupture the surgery is done. How soon …
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… Child Safety: Fires On this page: Overview Overview Preventing … that are labelled with "ABC." "A" is for wood, paper, and trash fires. "B" is for grease fires and flammable liquids. … that are labelled with "ABC." "A" is for wood, paper, and trash fires. "B" is for grease fires and flammable liquids. …
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… Pulmonary (Lung) Nodules On this page: … look at: Whether you smoke or have smoked in the past. Your age and your family's past health. Whether you have been … look at: Whether you smoke or have smoked in the past. Your age and your family's past health. Whether you have been …
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… Physical Growth in Newborns On this page: Overview Overview In the first … head, usually starting at a point on the forehead. The average birth weight for babies is around 3.5 kg (7.5 lb) , … after birth. But they regain it by about 10 to 12 days of age. In the first month, the typical newborn gains about 20 …
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… baby's birth and signing up for various benefits. On this page: Birth registration Medical benefits Prescription drug coverage Child tax benefits Birth registration A birth … Birth Registration brochure from the B.C. Vital Statistics Agency. The brochure provides information about: Registering …
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… Total Hip Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … reason for hip replacement. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage that protects and cushions the joints breaks down over time. As the cartilage wears down, the bone surfaces rub against each other. …
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… Lumbar Spinal Stenosis On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … of damage to the spine after an injury (such as a car crash, fall, or direct blow to the spine). Signs may include … of damage to the spine after an injury (such as a car crash, fall, or direct blow to the spine). Signs may include …