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… on soiled fingers are ingested. Poor handwashing habits and eating contaminated food may cause the condition. … drinks should not be used to rehydrate. When you feel like eating, start with small amounts of food. This will help you … on soiled fingers are ingested. Poor handwashing habits and eating contaminated food may cause the condition. …
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… 1-888-875-3163 throughout B.C. 604-875-3163 from the Lower Mainland Sex Sense Line Offers general sexual and … ( 1-800-739-7367 ) throughout B.C. 604-731-7803 from the Lower Mainland If you have been forced to have sex without …
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… the large intestine and rectum are removed, leaving the lower end of the small intestine (the ileum). The doctor … and makes a small opening called a stoma in the skin of the lower belly. The surgery to create the stoma (or any other … is called an ostomy. The ileum is connected to the stoma, creating an opening to the outside of the body. The surgery …
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… use CPAP, you may: Be less sleepy when you wake up. Have lower blood pressure. Have a lower risk of accidents. Improve your sleep-related quality … use CPAP, you may: Be less sleepy when you wake up. Have lower blood pressure. Have a lower risk of accidents. …
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… can be used during childbirth to partly or fully numb the lower body. The amount of medicine you get will affect how … The most common side effect from an epidural is that it can lower the mother's blood pressure. Less common side effects … can be used during childbirth to partly or fully numb the lower body. The amount of medicine you get will affect how …
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… the body. As the disease gets worse, movement is usually slower. Poor coordination may be a problem. Tasks such as … for chewing and swallowing. This can lead to problems with eating, as well as drooling and choking. It can also affect … the body. As the disease gets worse, movement is usually slower. Poor coordination may be a problem. Tasks such as …
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… lifelong consequences. Help your adolescent build healthy eating habits. Support your child in making healthy choices … Development: Helping Your Child Build Self-Esteem Healthy Eating for Children Helping Adolescents Develop More Mature … underweight. A significant change in appetite, weight, or eating behaviours. These may signal an eating disorder. …
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… Treating a Bad Taste in Your Mouth On this page: Overview … utensils if you have a bitter or metallic taste when eating. Mouth Problems, Non-Injury … utensils if you have a bitter or metallic taste when eating. Mouth Problems, Non-Injury …
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… Disease Control) Beyond nutrition: Talking about food and eating for health professionals (UBC Continuing Professional …