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… bowel movements. That's because they've been taught that a healthy child has a bowel movement every day. But this isn't … now and then. Causes of constipation include: Changes in diet, such as when a child starts to eat more adult foods. … rare cases, constipation in children may be caused by other health problems, such as: Cystic fibrosis . Hirschsprung's …
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… Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) On this page: Health Tools What is … is slower than normal. A slow heart rate can be normal and healthy. Or it could be a sign of a problem with the heart's … not cause any problems. It can be a sign of being very fit. Healthy young adults and athletes often have heart rates of …
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49c Download PDF Document English … arsenic can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into drinking water? … supplies such as lakes, streams and rivers. What are the health effects of arsenic exposure? Short to medium term …
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… On this page: Things you can do to prevent injury Mental health For more information Things you can do to prevent … To learn more, see: Seniors' falls can be prevented (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults … Child safety: Preventing drowning Safety tips for swimmers (HealthLinkBC File #39) Mental health Stress, social …
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… Wash your hands. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … your other immunizations are up to date will help keep you healthy and your immune system strong. For more information … see our B.C. Immunization Schedules web page Eat healthy foods and be physically active to help keep your …
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… Combustion by-products Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65c Download PDF Document English … from car exhaust coming in through a garage. What are some health concerns of combustion by-products? Carbon monoxide … illness, you may be at higher risk of experiencing health effects from nitrogen dioxide exposure Particulate …
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… Side Effects and Interactions On this page: Overview Health Tools Side Effects Medicine Interactions Using … If you have questions, talk to your pharmacist or doctor. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take …
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… Leukemia On this page: Health Tools What is … How is it diagnosed? The doctor will ask about your past health and family history. Your doctor will do a physical … it has spread, and other things such as your overall health. Treatment options may include: Chemotherapy and …
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… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … dialysis, during blood transfusions, when collecting blood samples, or when a person is unable to move for a long time. … your doctor or pharmacist if you are on a salt-restricted diet or if you have a condition that could worsen if you …
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… Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) On this page: Health Tools What is … blood sugar and keeps the body from producing ketones . Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take …
