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… tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30a Download PDF Document English … There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco … research indicates that exposure to nicotine during pregnancy may impact fetal development. How can I prevent …
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… constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68l Nutrition Series Download PDF … Normal bowel movements are soft and pass easily through your body. Do I need to have a bowel movement every day? No, … softeners Ignoring the urge when you have to go Stress Pregnancy hormones A change in regular routine or travelling …
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… Infants born before 28 weeks of pregnancy are called "extremely premature." If your infant is born this early, you likely will face some … or her major organs are not fully formed. This can cause health problems. Your infant may not respond well to …
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… polyhydramnios? Amniotic fluid surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. Having too much of this fluid is called … polyhydramnios. It means that there's more fluid around your baby than there should be. In some cases, too much … your pregnancy more often than usual. Depending on your health and the health of your baby, your doctor may …
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… Objects in the Nose On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … cause nose problems. A piece of glass may enter the nose during a car crash. You may not be aware of this because of … and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, …
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… Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of your uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries . If it's not … long-term problems, like pelvic pain or tubal (ectopic) pregnancy. What causes it? PID is caused by bacteria. When … Fibroids Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Toe, Foot, and Ankle Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … or an injury. Toe, foot, or ankle injuries most often occur during: Sports or recreational activities. Work-related … bad it is. When the injury occurred. Your age, your overall health, and your activities (such as work, sports, or …
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… Leg Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … or an injury. Leg injuries are most likely to occur during: Sports or recreational activities. Work-related … and how bad it is. When the injury occurred. Your age, health condition, and activities, such as work, sports, or …
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… mean that you need to have treatment or make changes in your activities. But in some cases, a person with sickle cell trait may have muscle pain or other serious health problems. These problems can happen under certain … test can show whether you have sickle cell trait. During pregnancy, a woman can have a test to find out if the baby …
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… Suicidal Thoughts or Threats On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … or worthless. These feelings may come from having a mental health problem, such as depression. These problems can be … to the sessions if they want you to. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur …
