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… Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat Last updated June 27, … heat over 31C for long periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if … rays as darker-coloured clothing For kids aged 6 months or older, applying sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection and a …
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… Weight Management On this page: Overview Health Tools Are You at a Healthy Weight? What Affects Your Weight? How Can You Get to a Healthy Weight? How Can You Stay at a Healthy …
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… Chest Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … heartbeat. Chest discomfort or pain that comes on or gets worse with exercise, stress, or eating a large meal and … an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You …
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… Light-Headedness and Vertigo On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … often goes away or improves when you lie down. If it gets worse, it can lead to a feeling of almost fainting or … an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You …
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… Loss, and Altered Alertness On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … Your Symptoms Overview It's not unusual to sometimes forget where you put your keys or glasses. Or maybe you forget … you have always done this). Getting lost while walking or driving in a place you know well. Having more trouble with …
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… Seizures On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … blood sugar? Seizures can sometimes occur if blood sugar gets too high or too low. Yes Diabetes may be causing … an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You …
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… Weakness and Fatigue On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … as Guillain-Barré syndrome . Muscle weakness that is slowly getting worse needs to be checked by a doctor. Sudden muscle … an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You …
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… Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When should you call your doctor? Examinations and … sends the images to your brain. Many people with diabetes get retinopathy. This kind of retinopathy is called diabetic … You have more and more trouble doing everyday tasks (like driving or reading) because of your eyesight. Watchful …
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… Sleep Apnea: Should I Have a Sleep Study? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … about them. Sleep Apnea: Should I Have a Sleep Study? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … few crashes because I have a hard time staying awake while driving. When I sleep at home, my wife says that I stop …
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… Gas, Bloating, and Burping On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a … an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You …
