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… abdominal pain Diarrhea (non-bloody) Gas and bloating Inflammatory disease, such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative … awakens you at night) Weight loss Irritable bowel syndrome Chronic or intermittent abdominal pain with either … Increases with stress No weight loss Ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage Abdominal pain (may be severe) Vaginal bleeding …
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… to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is …
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… But when used by mouth (internally), on open wounds, or by children, boric acid is toxic. Keep boric acid out of the … infections: Section 4—Management and treatment of specific syndromes. Public Health Agency of Canada . … infections: Section 4—Management and treatment of specific syndromes. Public Health Agency of Canada . …
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… . A urinary tract infection . Hip problems, especially in children and older adults. Infections, which may cause lump, … the large intestine. Female pelvic problems, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) , ovarian cyst , or ectopic … the large intestine. Female pelvic problems, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) , ovarian cyst , or ectopic …
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… test to find other chromosomal problems, such as Down syndrome (trisomy 21) or Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18) . An AFP test can help find an … diagnostic test to make sure. Men, non-pregnant women, and children In men, non-pregnant women, and children, AFP in …
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… to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, visit HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . It is …
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… cause a rash and flu-like symptoms. Some people, especially children, can get more serious forms of the illness, known as dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome. How is it spread? Dengue fever is spread through … take acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain. But don't take anti-inflammatory medicines like aspirin, ibuprofen (such as …
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… If a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe … spleen and brain damage. This is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). CRS occurs in about 9 out of 10 babies born … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… within the past 3 months. Have a previous history of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) . Have had sexually transmitted … diabetes . Are HIV -positive. Use steroids. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare and serious condition that has been … within the past 3 months. Have a previous history of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) . Have had sexually transmitted …
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… to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . It is …