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… Tinea Versicolor On this page: … to person. Having an impaired immune system may increase your chance of getting this rash. What are the symptoms? … pink, red, tan, brown, purple, or grey-black, depending on your skin colour. The patches often have fine scales and may …
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… Most of the time asbestos poses very little risk to your health. It is only a risk if you breathe in asbestos … large amounts of asbestos fibres, they can become lodged in your lungs and remain there. This can cause scarring and … reduction and removal from your home, look in the Yellow Pages™ or search on the Internet for asbestos abatement or …
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… Military Sexual Trauma On this page: Overview Overview … footnote 1 Sexual harassment may include: A put-down of your gender. Flirting when you've made clear it's not welcome. Sexual comments or gestures about your body or lifestyle. Pressure for sexual favours. Sexual …
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… Sickle Cell Disease: Pain Management On this page: Overview Overview … chronic pain and with pain caused by a sickle cell crisis . Your doctor or a pain treatment specialist can help you make … And it tells you when you need to go to the hospital if your pain gets worse. Your management plan: Clarifies your …
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… Genetics On this page: Overview Overview What are genes? … for the development of the cell. You inherit half of your genetic information from your mother and the other half from your father. Genes, …
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… Fitness Machines On this page: Overview Overview Many people … fact that these machines let you control the intensity of your activity. They may tell you your heart rate, calories burned, or miles covered. Fitness …
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… Penicillin Allergy On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … penicillin allergy is an allergic reaction that occurs when your body's immune system overreacts to these antibiotics. … and slowly increase how much you take. You do this under your doctor's supervision. This lets your immune system "get …
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… Mitral Valve Prolapse On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is mitral valve prolapse? Your mitral valve controls blood flow on the left side of your heart. The valve opens and closes with each heartbeat. …
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… severe infection can result in reactive arthritis and damage to the cells lining the intestinal tract. This damage may cause your body to have trouble absorbing nutrients. These types … and treated? If you think you have giardiasis, see your health care provider for testing, advice and treatment. …
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… they will want to explore. Learn ways of nurturing your child’s development and build your relationship with them. Image Caring for your preschooler Resources to help care for …
