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… processes alcohol means intoxication happens faster and damage can occur from lesser amounts of alcohol. Some reasons a … how sex and gender relate to alcohol use (PDF, 2.6 MB). Age People tend to lose lean body mass as they age, … more body fat and less water in the body to dilute alcohol. Older bodies also process alcohol less effectively, putting …
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… Hydrocele On this page: … are common in newborns, they can also occur at any age in later life. What causes it? The cause of most … of hydrocele can occur at any age but is most common in men older than 40. What are the symptoms? Often a hydrocele does …
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… Stress Management: Helping Your Child With Stress Actionset Overview … your child with stress? Adults can help children and teenagers with stress in many ways. Three important things you … play, and individual and group sports. Write or draw. Older children often find it helpful to write about the …
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… Giardiasis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … as prescribed, so the infection doesn't return. You can manage your symptoms at home. If you have diarrhea, try eating … Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and …
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… Symptoms of COVID-19 Last updated October 9, 2024 On this page: COVID-19 symptoms If you have symptoms If you are a … can do if you have symptoms, visit: Colds Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory …
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… Screening for Weight Problems On this page: Overview Overview … child compares physically to other children of the same age. Doctors update the chart at each routine examination to … in relation to his or her height. If your child is age 2 or older, find out his or her BMI with this Interactive Tool: …
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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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… Puncture Wounds On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
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… Diverticulitis On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk … The possibility of having diverticulitis increases with age. You may be more likely to develop diverticulitis if … 3 days. Check your symptoms Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Constipation, Age 12 and Older Diarrhea, Age 12 and …
