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… Overview Overview Babies Babies, especially newborns, are more likely to suffer injury from cold temperature exposure. … area compared with their weight. Their body heat is lost more rapidly when exposed to cold weather conditions. Their … skin (which keeps them warm). Older adults Older adults are more likely to have a cold injury, especially hypothermia , …
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… try a pessary to deal with symptoms. Incontinence can have more than one cause. Surgery can fix stress urinary … on your bladder. How is it treated? Incontinence can have more than one cause, so your doctor will treat the main … know the cause of your stress incontinence. Surgery is more likely to fail if the true cause isn't known. Compare …
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… fish that is low in mercury Most people should not eat more than 150 g (5 oz) per week of fish that are known to … Some people need to restrict high-mercury fish even more: footnote 1 Nursing mothers or women who are or may … become pregnant should limit high mercury fish intake to no more than 150 g (5.3 oz) a month. Children 5 to 11 years of …
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… may be caused by carpal tunnel syndrome . This condition is more common during pregnancy because the normal buildup of … usually go away after pregnancy. Swelling also can be a more serious sign of preeclampsia, a problem related to pregnancy. For more information, see the topic Pregnancy-Related Problems. …
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… Overview Some medicines may cause your skin to sunburn more easily. Medicines used for treatment on the skin … react with proteins in the skin and sunlight and cause a more severe sunburn reaction with increased redness, … pain, and occasionally blistering. This reaction is more localized to the skin and usually does not involve an …
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… to carry oxygen. In severe cases, this can be fatal. For more information about the dangers of nitrates in well … six months and continue to breastfeed for two years or more. Have well water and other non-regulated water tested by a laboratory to see if it's safe to drink. For more information, see the HealthLink BC file Should I Get My …
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… choices when planning for the birth of your baby. Knowing more about what to expect can help you feel more prepared. Planning your delivery Resources to help you … options, relaxation techniques, medical interventions and more. Care after giving birth Tips to help manage some …
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… Knowing my risk of ovarian cancer is reduced will give me more peace of mind. Cynda, age 39 I have a very large … have my ovaries removed. I'm not that worried about cancer. More important Equally important More important I don't mind going into early menopause. I …
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… does not control breathing problems or when more than one long-term medication is clearly needed to … around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can … that comes with the product. Consult your pharmacist for more details. Formoterol comes in a capsule. Do not swallow …
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… your baby. Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more commonly used when discussing infant feeding. It’s … that takes practice. Find advice on latching, positions and more: Breastfeeding or chestfeeding (HealthLinkBC File #70) … or considering a supplement while you breastfeed. Learn more: Medications and herbal products for breastfeeding …