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Medications
… acromegaly. Acromegaly occurs when the body makes too much growth hormone and other natural substances such as insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I). Pegvisomant is usually used if you … heart disease. Pegvisomant works by blocking the action of growth hormone and by reducing the amount of IGF-I to normal …
Medical tests
… is done to: Check for and possibly take out abnormal growths (such as tumours) in the belly or pelvis. Check for … size, shape, and position. Adhesions , cysts, or abnormal growths, such as tumours, are not seen. No signs of disease … in size, shape, or position. Adhesions, cysts, or abnormal growths, such as tumours, may be seen. Signs of disease, …
Health topics
… disability, delays in physical and intellectual growth, and other mental and physical disabilities, may also … disability, delays in physical and intellectual growth, and other mental and physical disabilities, may also …
HealthLinkBC files
… decay (cavities)? Early childhood tooth decay refers to the development of cavities in children from 6 months to 6 years … teeth come in, visit CDA Dental Care for Children - Dental Development: … v.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/family/child-teen-health/dental-eyeglasses . For more information on …
Health topics
… brain until a shunt can be put in. If your child has any developmental problems or delays caused by an injury to the … any new problems or changes you see. Growth and Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, Newborn Support Groups and Social …
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… sudden need for your help or presence. Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Helping Your Child Build … sudden need for your help or presence. Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Helping Your Child …
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… blood disorders. Early treatment can prevent mental delays, growth problems, health problems and sudden infant death. …
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… pregnant soon. Hormones may reduce the number and size of growths (implants) and keep them from spreading. When your … 50 (menopause) and your estrogen levels drop, endometriosis growth and symptoms will probably also stop. (In some cases, … the uterus, the bowels, or other organs in the belly. These growths are called "implants." They grow, bleed, and break …
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… about blood sugar, exercise, diet, and medicines. Teens especially may have a hard time keeping their blood … may affect their blood sugar. Having diabetes during the teen years isn't easy. But it's an excellent age to understand the disease and its treatment. Your teen can take over some of the duties of their care. If your …
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… Resource Centre Kids Help Phone Websites for children, teens and their families BC Children's Hospital - Mental …
