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… tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71b Download PDF Document English … about their world through all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble … hard to detect. Mild hearing loss is sometimes mistaken for other concerns, and it may cause a child to appear …
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… up to a maximum of 4 doses in a 24-hour period. Children: Your child's over-the-counter medicine will have a "Drug … And some liquid forms are stronger (more concentrated) than others. Always read the label so that you give the right … the medicine longer than recommended can increase your risk of dangerous side effects. Do not use a …
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… Overview Understanding how to care for your ostomy will help you live comfortably with it. An … If you are concerned about sex, your body image, and what others think, talk to your doctor, counsellor, or a … Cystectomy Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Fetal heart monitoring is a way to check the heart rate of your baby (fetus) during labour. The heart rate is a good … your pregnancy to find out your options. If you have a low-risk pregnancy—which means that you and your baby have no … you would like to have happen during labour. It includes other things too, such as ways to manage pain. But if a …
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… decision right away. You can take some time to think about your options and what matters most to you. What do experts … footnote 1 Bilateral mastectomy reduces only the risk of a new cancer in the breast. It doesn't reduce the risk of a new cancer in another part of the body. The risk of a new cancer in the …
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… Disorder (OCD) On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens Examinations and Tests … that everything you touch has germs on it, you may wash your hands repeatedly to ease your fear. What causes it? … with the way one part of the brain sends information to another part. Not having enough of a brain chemical called …
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… to take opioids, here are some things to remember. Keep your doctor informed. You can develop opioid use disorder. … opioid use disorder is sometimes called addiction. The risk is higher if you have a history of substance use. Your … have some pain. You might be able to manage your pain with other non-opioid options. These include cognitive …
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… Staying Active in Cold Weather On this page: Get Started Health Tools Get Started You can be … have fun and stay safe. Bundle up and take the dog (or just yourself) for a walk. Rake leaves or do other yard work. Try a new winter activity like skating, …
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… The infection can be active at times and not active at other times. When the infection is active, you have … and nerve and heart problems. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical examination and ask about … with one partner who has sex only with you can reduce your risk of getting an STI. Talk with your partner or partners …
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… countries to developing areas of the world. High-risk areas for traveller's diarrhea include developing … room temperature, or within 24 hours if refrigerated. Let your stomach rest. Start to eat small amounts of mild foods … when to use them just in case you should develop diarrhea. Other information sources Health Canada's Travel Health …
