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… Colorectal Cancer Genetic Testing On this page: Overview What the Results Mean Accuracy of the Test … In these conditions, screening often starts sooner than age 40. Your doctor may suggest genetic testing if your … members live longer. This includes starting screening at a younger age and having screening tests more often. A …
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… Pregnancy: Stretch Marks, Itching, and Skin Changes On this page: Overview Overview Common skin … serious and usually go away after pregnancy. Red, raised rash Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP) is a raised, itchy rash. The rash may be reddish or slightly darker than your …
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… have persistent asthma made worse by allergens. Children younger than 2 should not have allergy shots. Children ages 3 to 4 may find it hard to have to get many shots over … to keep the cat hair and dander out of my bedroom. Lynn, age 42 For as long as I can remember, I have had bad hay …
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… Eye Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Yes Sore on eyeball No Sore on eyeball Do you have a rash or any blisters near your eye? Yes Rash or blisters near eye No Rash or blisters near eye Is …
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… Basic Dental Care From Birth to 16 Years On this page: Overview Overview All … from becoming more serious. Dental care tips for different age groups Birth to 3 years Make sure that your family … first tooth appears or by their first birthday. footnote 2 Ages 3 to 6 years Your child can learn how to brush his or …
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… Colic On this page: What To Expect Home Treatment When To … type of crying in a baby between 3 weeks and 3 months of age is called colic. Although it is upsetting for parents … your crying baby needs, see the topic Crying, Age 3 and Younger . Burp your baby , especially if you suspect …
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… Wellbeing Last updated November 29, 2023 On this page: Mindfulness Connection Healthy mind Featured resources … across B.C., please visit HelpStartsHere.gov.bc.ca , managed by the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions. You … Featured resources Mental wellness supports for every age and stage Mental wellness needs may change as you go …
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… Skin Changes Caused by a Medicine On this page: Overview Overview Skin changes are a common side effect … non-prescription medicines. Common side effects include: Rash . Any medicine can cause a rash. Two examples are aspirin and antibiotics. Colour …
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… Tips for Pregnant Parents On this page: Overview Overview If you have one … and discuss reproduction and birth. Depending on the age of your child or children, involve them in the upcoming … your pregnancy, and answer his or her questions. For a younger child, wait until he or she starts asking questions …
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… Sinusitis: Over-the-Counter Medicines On this page: Overview Overview Medicines … a prescription may help relieve pain and promote sinus drainage. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all … first. Do not give cough and cold medicines to a child younger than 6 years old unless your child's doctor has told …
