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… Umbilical Hernia in Children On this page: … It may look like your child's belly button is swollen. Many children have an umbilical hernia at birth. The hernia … your child is vomiting, has pain, or has a swollen belly. How is it diagnosed? Doctors usually can tell that a child …
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… Healthy Eating for Children On this page: Health Tools Changing … variety of basic foods, he or she will be well-nourished. How much food is good for your child? With babies and … eating. Things get more complicated at age 2 or 3, when children begin to prefer the tastes of certain foods, …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is the sun harmful to children? Children have sensitive skin that can easily be … pavement, outdoor metal slides or car doors. Research has shown that exposure to UV radiation can also affect the …
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… Cholesterol in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Related … and teens: footnote 1 , footnote 2 Total cholesterol LDL (bad) cholesterol Best Less than 4.4 millimoles per litre … you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview A child may have a …
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… Cough Symptoms in Children On this page: Overview Overview … 3 weeks is usually a sign of an allergy, sinus infection , asthma , or reflux . But it may mean a more serious problem. … you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview A cough that is more …
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… Asthma in Older Adults: Managing Treatment On this page: … Overview Diagnosis and treatment of asthma can be a challenge if you are age 65 or older. You … you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Diagnosis and …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File … (fluid draining from ear) Earache (pain in the ear) Bad smell from the ear canal Reddened skin around the ear An … my child’s hearing? Often hearing loss is not preventable. However, you can help protect your child’s hearing by having …
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… Resuming Sexual Activity After a Heart Attack On this page: Overview Overview … professional for counselling. You may get information on how to resume sex. And you may get support or advice on how to relieve anxiety, worry, or fear about sex. You also …
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… Mood Disorders in Children On this page: Overview Overview Mood disorders are a health problem. They can cause big changes in how your child feels and behaves. All kids have strong … life. What are the different types of mood disorders in children? The different types of mood disorders in children …
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… Opioids and adult children Last updated August 28, 2024 Children are faced … Understanding opioids Understanding a bit about opioids, how they affect the body, and why people use them, can help … preventing drug-related harm (including opioid overdose). Knowing you care and that you are ready to listen and …
