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Health topics
… polyps. What are the symptoms? Symptoms include pain and pressure in the head and face along with a stuffy or blocked … have double vision or a change in your vision. You have a high fever. You have a severe headache and a stiff neck. You … have double vision or a change in your vision. You have a high fever. You have a severe headache and a stiff neck. You …
Medical tests
… The vibration speed of a sound wave determines how high or low a sound is (pitch). The height of the sound wave … measured in decibels (dB). The normal range (threshold or lower limit) of hearing is 0 dB to 25 dB. Normal results … measured in decibels (dB). The normal range (threshold or lower limit) of hearing is 0 dB to 25 dB. Normal results …
Health topics
… dilate. When your heart muscle is weak, it can't pump out blood as well as it should. More blood stays in your heart … have serious rhythm problems (arrhythmias) in one of the lower heart chambers (ventricles). If you are a woman who … have serious rhythm problems (arrhythmias) in one of the lower heart chambers (ventricles). If you are a woman who …
Healthy eating
… to drink when your baby is 9 to 12 months of age and is eating a variety of foods that are high in iron. Additional resources For information and … Allergy in Babies and Young Children www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthy-eating/eczema-allergy-baby-children HealthLinkBC …
Medications
… your diarrhea is controlled, your doctor may direct you to lower your dosage. Do not increase your dose, take it more … vomiting). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Withdrawal is more likely if you have used this medication for a long time or in high doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you …
Medications
… nausea, stomach upset, flushing of the face/neck, sweating, decreased sexual interest/ability, and male breast … eyes/skin, dark urine) This medication may rarely cause blood clots. Get medical help right away if any of these … disease (such as heart failure, coronary artery disease) high cholesterol/fats in the blood decreased adrenal gland …
Health topics
… critical periods for developing movement skills, learning healthy habits and laying a foundation for lifelong health … function and reduces symptoms of depression. In contrast, higher amounts of sedentary behaviour in young people are … The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines outline what a healthy 24 hours looks like for people of all ages when it …
Medications
… Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. This drug works by relaxing and widening blood … this medication is working. Your doctor may recommend treating headaches with an over-the-counter pain reliever … history, especially of: recent head injury anemia low blood pressure dehydration other heart problems (such as recent …
Health topics
… be normal. This type of slow heart rate is often seen in healthy, athletic people. This type is not likely to cause … may include a pacemaker to prevent the heart from beating too slowly. Medicines might be used to prevent the … through the normal pathways and usually results in a slower heart rate. Bradycardia (Slow …
Medications
… Otherwise, it may cause overdose (even death). To lower your risk, your doctor should have you use the … how to treat it. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication and after a dose … at/near the application site by using products such as heating pads, electric blankets, hot tubs, heat lamps, or …
