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… in the thyroid gland . This gland controls how your body uses energy. Most thyroid nodules are not cancer and do not cause problems. Many don't even need treatment. A thyroid nodule may cause problems, such as making too much thyroid hormone. When …
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… can become a habit in babies and young children who use it to comfort themselves when they feel hungry, afraid, … or other disorder, such as anxiety . Does thumb-sucking cause any problems? Thumb-sucking in children younger than 4 … dental or speech problems. Prolonged thumb-sucking may cause the teeth to become improperly aligned (malocclusion) or …
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… during fall Respiratory illnesses Several respiratory viruses are causing illness in B.C. including COVID-19 and … Pollen, molds, dust mites and other allergens can cause fall seasonal allergies. Learn about seasonal allergies, … or sinus infections. They do not work against illnesses caused by a virus such as the common cold, coronavirus …
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… worry about stool colour. But most colour changes are caused by food colouring or additives to food and not a … normal colours for a baby's stool. Green stools could be caused by green vegetables or green gelatin. Black or red … can mean bleeding in the intestine, but it can also be caused by beets, tomato juice or soup, or red gelatin. A white …
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… it hard to clear fluids from the mouth or throat An alcohol use disorder Experiencing homelessness People who use illicit drugs A second dose of vaccine is recommended … not receive the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine because it is not effective in young children. These children …
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… side effects such as pain, shortness of breath, or nausea. Managing pain Managing pain is not easy. But it is … isn't an issue in people who don't have a history of substance use disorder. If your pain or illness improves, … If you are worried about side effects or about developing a substance use disorder, talk to your doctor. He or she can …
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… blood varies throughout her menstrual cycle . After menopause , it drops to a very low but constant level. Estriol … 15 and 22 weeks of pregnancy. It checks the levels of four substances in a pregnant woman's blood. They are the hormone … (unconjugated estriol, or uE3). The levels of these substances—along with a woman's age and other factors—help …
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… blocked, the heart does not get enough oxygen. This can cause unstable angina or a heart attack. Unstable angina … called hardening of the arteries). With atherosclerosis, a substance called plaque builds up in the coronary arteries. … for a rise in cardiac proteins. The heart releases these substances when it's damaged. You may have imaging tests …
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… Information Overview Ginger may relieve nausea and morning sickness after a few days of treatment. … Health Products Directorate and are not mixed with other substances that may harm your baby. Grated fresh ginger in … Health Products Directorate and are not mixed with other substances that may harm your baby. Grated fresh ginger in …
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… large sums of money The behaviour is severe enough to cause an inability to function properly in a job, in social … harming yourself or others. The symptoms are not caused by substance use. Psychosis may be present. If you or someone … harming yourself or others. The symptoms are not caused by substance use. Psychosis may be present. If you or someone …
