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… of their bodies. Testosterone is given by injection or through a skin patch or gel. The … of their bodies. Testosterone is given by injection or through a skin patch or gel. The …
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… numbness, weakness, or pain in the fingers, thumb, or palm, and sometimes the forearm. … to use your hand. You may have: Pain. Weak thumb muscles. This makes it hard for you to … night's sleep, and my doctor says that my thumb and hand strength are not too bad. I'm …
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder. It affects a person's behaviour and makes communication and social interactions difficult. Down syndrome is a set of physical and mental …
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… chickenpox or influenza. Reye syndrome causes swelling of the liver and brain, and can be … 6 months of age without first talking to your health care provider. Always use the dosage … instructions or as recommended by your health care provider. What are the symptoms of …
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… few simple steps. Many health conditions and diseases make you more likely to get carpal … few simple steps. Many health conditions and diseases make you more likely to get carpal …
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… For example, use pads at night and tampons during the day Using tampons with the lowest … For example, use pads at night and tampons during the day Using tampons with the lowest …
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… mice have been. Contact your local public health unit before you clean up the home of … and home building outlets. Your local public health unit or WorkSafe BC can provide more … on how to control rats and mice, see HealthLinkBC File #37 Getting rid of rodents …
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… have put your baby in a safe place or call Healthlink BC at 8-1-1 . Never pick up a baby … Talk to others who care for your baby such as babysitters, relatives and friends about how … soothing and can cry for hours but are still healthy. For more information visit …
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… by some other problem. You may have blood tests to rule out other problems that could be … symptoms. In some cases, the doctor may order tests of your nerves to be sure there is no … a sleep study called a polysomnography . This test records how often your legs jerk or move …
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… of time. Use hand and wrist movements that spread the pressure and motion evenly … gradually. Wear a wrist splint when you cannot control your wrist motion, such as … little or no feeling in your fingers or hand. Cannot do simple hand movements, or you drop …