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… add one more combing in 4 days until you find no live lice. When should I call my health care provider? Call your health …
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… Sometimes dark spots may last for a few weeks or months. When cold, your newborn may get a blotchy, lacy rash … Babies can get heat rash , sometimes called prickly heat, when they are dressed too warmly or when the weather is very hot. This is a red or pink rash …
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… Cardiac Rehab Why It Is Done Examinations and Tests Risks When to Call a Doctor Benefits of Cardiac Rehab Self-Care … your heart. You will learn how to check your own heart rate when you exercise. By the end of rehab, you will be ready to … and overall ability to exercise. Watch for symptoms When you exercise, be sure that you are aware of signs and …
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… page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment … out more than the other. The ribs are higher on one side when the child bends forward from the waist. The waistline … get worse. Mild to moderate curves often stop progressing when the skeleton stops growing. Larger curves may get worse …
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… pain and loss of feeling in the feet, legs, and hands. When you have peripheral neuropathy, you may have less … It's also a good idea to take care to avoid injury. When your feet or legs feel numb, it's easier to lose your … To protect your hands: Use pot holders, and avoid hot water when you are cooking. Always check your bath or shower using …
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… Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Exams and Tests Treatment Overview … severe cramping during periods, pain during sex, or pain when you urinate or have a bowel movement. You may have pain … Heavy or irregular vaginal bleeding. Pain during sex. Pain when you urinate or have a bowel movement. Pain in certain …
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… venous insufficiency, the valves in the veins have become damaged. These valves normally keep blood flowing toward the heart. But damaged valves allow some blood to leak backward. This … the knee. Prop up your legs above the level of your heart when lying down. Varicose Veins …
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… breasts or genitals. This occurs in both boys and girls when the mother's hormones pass to the baby during birth. … breasts or genitals. This occurs in both boys and girls when the mother's hormones pass to the baby during birth. …
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… comply with the BC Pool Regulation. How can I stay safe when swimming? Look for and read the signs Follow the posted … the pool deck. This area can be very slippery, especially when wet. Be careful getting in and out of the pool Use a … Shallow water, underwater logs or big rocks are dangerous when you dive or jump in. Look for no diving signs. Check …
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… and does not usually cause damage deep in the tissue. When a chemical burn occurs, find out what chemical caused … for more information about how to treat the burn. When you call the Poison Control Centre, have the chemical … if the burns are not severe. Sulfuric acid feels hot when water is added to the acid, but it is better to flush …