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… Your Habits Actionset Overview Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be painful and, if allowed … Put the frame on blocks or place a foam wedge under the head of your mattress to raise the head of your bed 6 in. (15 cm) to 8 in. (20 cm). (Adding …
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… touching or feeding an animal After touching an animal's cage After falling or touching the ground Right after leaving … bites, cuts or scrapes Seek medical attention if the injury is serious or if a wound gets infected Report … you do before visiting a petting zoo or open farm? Call ahead: Call the petting zoo, open farm or public health unit …
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… The decision you and your doctor make depends on your age, health, and activity level, and on how much pain and … affects all parts of the joint. For example, when cartilage breaks down, the bones start to rub against each other. … to the heart or move to the lungs. They are more common in older people, those who are very overweight, those who have …
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… Aortic Aneurysm On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … of the aorta. This type of aneurysm might be caused by an injury. What causes it? The wall of the aorta is normally … aneurysms. Examples include syphilis and endocarditis . Injury. A sudden, intense blow to the chest or belly can …
Health features
… also known as vaccinations, are important for people of all ages. They help your immune system recognize and quickly … illness season. Starting in October, everyone 6 months and older can get an updated influenza (flu) and COVID-19 … vaccines, visit the BC Government Respiratory Illness page. For information on respiratory illnesses, visit …
Medical tests
… Mammogram On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … mammograms . They include: Standard mammogram . It puts images of the breast on film. Digital mammogram . It puts … are usually normal and non-cancerous in people older than age 50. Need more information: A specific area …
Medical tests
… Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … . Lead poisoning. Very strenuous exercise or severe injury to a muscle. Exposure to carbon tetrachloride. Decay … . Lead poisoning. Very strenuous exercise or severe injury to a muscle. Exposure to carbon tetrachloride. Decay …
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… Syndrome: Helping Your Child Avoid Social Problems On this page: Overview Overview Your child may … and adults who have Down syndrome vulnerable to abuse, injury, and other types of harm. You can help manage and … and adults who have Down syndrome vulnerable to abuse, injury, and other types of harm. You can help manage and …
Medications
… Dimethicone Spray - Topical On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat head lice, tiny insects that infest and irritate your scalp. Head lice lay small white eggs (nits) at the roots of hair …
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… and feet Fatigue and weakness Dizziness and/or fainting Headache Nausea and/or vomiting Reduced urine production or … mental alertness Red, hot, dry skin (in the late stages of heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at … indoor environment. They include: People 65 years of age or older who may not compensate for heat stress efficiently and …
