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… 30s in some parts of the province. Too much heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Heat-related illness … Young Children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Heat Rash Heat Syncope (Fainting) Heat-related …
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… fainting episode. The doctor may want to do tests. These tests may include: Blood tests. … November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP … November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP …
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… has underlying conditions such as obesity, kidney disease, or heart issues. Contact your … has underlying conditions such as obesity, kidney disease, or heart issues. Contact your …
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… day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young … Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, visit: HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant … . For more information on sun safety, visit: HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children …
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… heat. Sweating and blood flow to the skin ( thermoregulation ) help us keep our … heat). It occurs when the sweat ducts to the skin become blocked or swell, causing … such as diabetes , heart failure , and cancer. These conditions change the way the …
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Overview Cold and heat therapies are treatments that use cold or heat to help with pain, soreness, muscle spasms, swelling, and inflammation. There are different ways you can do cold and heat …
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… Overview The body loses heat through: Evaporation of water … your clothing is wet, you will also lose some body heat through evaporation and through respiration (breathing) when the body temperature is higher than 37 °C (99 °F) . …
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… or drug use problems. People with mental health or developmental problems. People who … Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 …
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… it until it is just damp. Fold the towel, place it in a plastic bag, and freeze it for … minutes. Remove the towel from the bag, and place it on the affected area. An ice pack. … alcohol in a freezer bag. Seal the bag, and place it in freezer until slush forms. …
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Overview What is heat rash? Heat rash ( prickly heat ) is a red or pink rash usually found on body areas covered by clothing. It can develop when the sweat ducts become blocked and swell and often …
