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… or more. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the main causes of chronic kidney disease in Canada. About 15% of … Try to choose activities you enjoy and will continue to do. Useful resources Living with Reduced Kidney Function: Book …
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… is a virus that attacks the liver. There are different viruses that cause hepatitis and how it is transmitted vary between types … chronic hepatitis B, a lifelong illness, which can cause serious liver disease. Most (95%) adults who are exposed …
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… Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora parasites. What are the symptoms? … (often explosive) diarrhea Abdominal cramps and bloating Nausea Flatulence (gas) Occasional fever Loss of appetite … Help stop the spread of germs For information on the use of antibiotics, visit: Do Bugs Need Drugs at …
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… and its symptoms from progressing. Some of the assessments used to identify risks include blood pressure tests, blood … parts of physical fitness that relate to your health. It focuses on how healthy, strong and safe your heart, bones, … and lungs are. Tertiary prevention Tertiary prevention focuses on people who are already affected by a disease. The …
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… Daddy?" Recognize own name, when spoken Start to see cause and effect, such as the fact that things fall when … Ask your baby to help you find lost objects Talk about cause and effect: “You dropped Teddy, so now Teddy is on the … within reach. Your baby will also start to understand cause and effect and search for things that were hidden - that …
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… can help. Learning to breastfeed doesn't happen overnight. Useful resources Breastfeeding Breast-feeding Positions …
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… BC) Chewing and swallowing difficulties Learn about the causes, signs and risks of chewing and swallowing … or happen less often than usual for you. Read about what causes it and how a healthy eating pattern may help: Managing … Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) IBD is a condition that causes ongoing inflammation of the intestines. The two main …
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… of plaque or a blood clot could move to the brain and cause a stroke . How can you reduce your risk of stroke? There … These help prevent the damage to blood vessels that can cause plaque to build up. Statins and other medicines to lower … include: Infection. Nerve damage that could cause serious problems, like trouble swallowing. The artery …
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… such as walk-in clinics or mental health services. They use the HealthLink BC Directory which lists all health …
