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… Gastroenteritis in Adults and Older Children On this page: … begin to feel better in 1 or 2 days, but you might feel bad for a week. In the meantime, get plenty of rest, and … to limit fluids, talk with your doctor before you increase how much fluid you drink. Drink fluids slowly, in frequent, …
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… Diabetes in Children: Counting Carbs Actionset Overview Carbohydrate … in managing diabetes. When you and your child know how much carbohydrate is in food, you can spread it … and your child understand and use carbohydrate counting. How do you count carbohydrates? Here are some ways to help … O'Connor PhD, RD - Registered Dietitian … Diabetes in Children Counting Carbs …
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… Physical Activity Helps Prevent a Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview … one of the best things you can do to help prevent a heart attack or stroke . Being active is one part of a … you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn How this information was developed . … Overview Physical …
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… Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens On this page: Health … a sad, low, or cranky mood. Your child may have low energy. How is it diagnosed? There is no lab test that can diagnose … Depression in Children and Teens Hyperthyroidism Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder …
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… Burns and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Young children, who are naturally curious and like to explore, are … such as irons, space heaters, and bottle warmers How can burns be prevented? Burns and scalds are …
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… Congenital Heart Defects in Children On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms … heart defects? Congenital heart defects are problems with how a baby's heart forms. "Congenital" means that the heart … that your baby gets less oxygen. This happens mostly in children who have cyanotic heart defects ("blue babies"). If …
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… Keeping children and teenagers active Last updated November 20, 2014 … to consider when you and your child are thinking about how to get enough physical activity into her daily schedule: … If your child's been put off physical activity by a bad experience in the past, you can help her practice her …
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… Statins: Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? Decision Point You may want to have a say … active, staying at a healthy weight, and not smoking. FAQs How can you know your risk of heart attack and stroke? Your … habits. How do statins work? Statins lower the amount of bad (LDL) cholesterol in your blood. Cholesterol is a type …
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… Gastroesophageal Reflux in Babies and Children On this page: … Basics What is gastroesophageal reflux in babies and children? Gastroesophageal reflux happens when food and … cause pneumonia or wheezing , and it may hurt to swallow. How is it diagnosed? To find out if a child has …
