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… Aggression in Youth On this page: Overview Overview … a hard time making friends. And their aggression makes parenting them a challenge. Aggression is any behaviour that … tend to be socially aggressive. The reasons some children are more aggressive than others are complex. Some children …
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… COPD Flare-Ups On this page: Overview Overview At times, your symptoms may suddenly flare up and get much worse. This is called a COPD …
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… vein blood clot. After a while, this blood clot (usually in your leg), can damage the vein. Damage to the vein can lead … for years. PTS is also called postphlebitic syndrome. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of post-thrombotic syndrome … or darkening of the skin. Fragile skin on the area, which bruises easily. The skin may be dry and may …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Over 70 years 1200 mg mg = milligram *Including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Which foods contain calcium? Foods that are high in calcium include: Milk and dairy products such as …
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… a one-way valve between the esophagus and the stomach. When your child swallows, the valve lets food pass into the … growing. Reflux usually goes away as a baby matures. What are the symptoms? It is common for babies to spit up (have … your doctor recommends it. Keep your baby away from smoky areas. For older children and teens, it may help to: Avoid …
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… take when a person is in contact with an electrical source are: Have someone call 9-1-1 or other emergency services. Do not touch the "electrified person" with your hands . Unplug the appliance or turn off the main power … rubber doormat or a pile of papers or books. Make sure you are not standing in or near water. Using a dry wooden …
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… , and fat . Carbohydrate is the nutrient that most affects your blood sugar. Protein and fat do not raise blood sugar … of carbohydrate, lean protein, and healthy fat can help you manage your blood sugar. Work with a dietitian or diabetes educator …
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… Candida albicans . This kind of yeast naturally lives on your skin. When too much yeast grows, it is called a yeast … Yeast skin infections tend to happen in skin-to-skin areas. These include the underarms, as well as skin folds … easier for too much yeast to grow include: Warm and moist areas on the body. Tight-fitting, "non-breathable" clothing …
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… A stem cell transplant can use stem cells that come from your own blood or bone marrow. Or the stem cells can come … called an autologous stem cell transplant. Most stem cells are in your bone marrow . You also have some in your blood … that separates stem cells from your blood. The cells are stored until you need them for transplant. Having …
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… page: Overview Overview If emergency care is not needed, the following steps will protect the wound and protect you from exposure to another person's blood. Before you try … available, before applying pressure to the wound. If gloves are not available, use many layers of fabric, plastic bags, …
