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… Deep Vein Thrombosis On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention … to ache, swell, and change colour. Blood clots most often form in the calf and thigh veins, and less often in the arm … include slowed blood flow, which can happen when you're not active for long periods of time, and abnormal clotting …
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… Cryptosporidium infection Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 48 Download PDF Document English … hygiene, such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet trained. These … parasite, with an average of 7 days. Symptoms usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In …
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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted … body that fights infection and disease. There is no cure for HIV, but lifelong treatment with medications called highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) means that you can …
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… Your Child Using Alcohol or Drugs? Finding the Right Care for Your Child Prevention Strategies Related Information For many young people, … Using alcohol or drugs can affect young people's general health, physical growth, and emotional and social …
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… Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Even before you get pregnant, you can help make your pregnancy as healthy as possible. Take these steps: See a doctor or …
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… Chronic Pelvic Pain On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What … Self-Care Medicines Surgery Other Treatment Related Information What is chronic pelvic … your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Chronic Pain: …
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… Teens With Diabetes: Issues for Parents On this page: Overview Related Information … it hard for teens to follow a balanced diet and stay at a healthy weight. Teens may try to control their weight by … one part of a person's life. Encourage your teen to be as active as they'd like to be in sports and other healthy …
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… Dementia: Tips for Communicating On this page: Overview Related Information Overview How does dementia make communication … agitated, or withdrawn. If you suspect a problem, have a health professional evaluate the person's hearing and …
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… in Children and Teens On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens … Self-Care Medicines Counselling-Based Treatment Related Information Bipolar disorder in … your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Sleep: Helping …
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… Heart-Healthy Lifestyle On this page: Overview Related Information … When you quit, you lower your risk of a heart attack. Be active. Being active can help your heart get stronger and …
