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Medical tests
… Electroencephalogram (EEG) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … Special sensors called electrodes are attached to your head. They're hooked by wires to a computer. The computer … These changes may be caused by a brain tumour, infection, injury, stroke , or epilepsy . When a person has epilepsy, …
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… Cramps: Relieving Pain Menstruation: Not Having a Period by Age 15 Missed or Irregular Periods Missed Periods and … Simplex Virus Pubic Lice Rashes or Sores in the Groin Stages of Syphilis Syphilis Reproductive Health and Genital …
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… Type 1 Diabetes: Your Child's Role in Care On this page: Overview Overview Children with … and should take part in their treatment. As children get older and more experienced with the disease, they can … participate more in their treatment. Toddlers and preschool-aged children usually can't do tasks for diabetes care, such …
Medications
… Diazepam - Rectal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … side effects occur: slow/shallow breathing, unusual lightheadedness, severe drowsiness/dizziness, difficulty waking … affect breathing (such as decreased consciousness, head injury) kidney disease liver disease This drug may make you …
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… everyday can have tremendous benefits for people of every age and ability level. Only 16% of Canadian adults are … levels of physical activity and sedentary time for adults (ages 18-64 years). Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Older Adults (ParticipACTION, Canada) This website provides …
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… Teething On this page: Overview What to Expect Symptoms When to Call a Doctor … of the mouth or jaw, such as cleft palate . Has any facial injury that has damaged a tooth or gums. Routine Checkups … doctor before using mouth-numbing medicine for children older than age 2. The Canadian Dental Association (CDA) does …
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… Spina Bifida On this page: … push out of the spinal canal, and the nerves are often damaged. You may see a bulge in the skin. In some babies, the … Constipation, Age 11 and Younger Constipation, Age 12 and Older Pressure Injuries Scoliosis in Children and Teens …
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… Degenerative Disc Disease On this page: … repeated heavy lifting), or are very overweight. A sudden injury may also cause changes to occur. What are the … in your arm or leg. The pain may start after a major injury (such as from a car wreck), a minor injury (such as a …
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… Broken Rib On this page: … breath, anxious, restless, or scared. You also may have a headache. What could happen when you break a rib? Your ribs … fractured rib. It is important to see a doctor after a rib injury. A blow that is hard enough to fracture a rib could …
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… Reducing Conflict and Jealousy Actionset Overview Often an older child will feel jealous when you have a new baby. It … siblings for this attention. How can you help children manage conflict and jealousy? Preparing for a new baby An older … Sibling troubles often get more intense after the newborn stage. Why? It can take a few months for the older child to …
