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Tonsillitis
…Trouble swallowing Swollen lymph nodes (glands) in the neck Fever Chills Ear pain Headache Bad breath Loss of voice (called laryngitis) In children, abdominal pain (generally occurs when the tonsillitis…
Speech and Language Delay
…most common causes of speech delay include: Hearing loss Slow development Other causes include: Psychosocial deprivation (the child doesn’t spend enough time talking with adults) Being a twin Autism (a…
Stress – How to Cope Better With Life’s Challenges
…blood pressure Trouble sleeping or insomnia Problems with relationships Shortness of breath Stiff neck or jaw Upset stomach Weight gain or loss What can I do to manage my stress?…
The Exercise Habit
…as weight loss. Forget “no pain, no gain.” While a little soreness is normal after you first start exercising, pain isn’t. Take a break if you are in pain or…
Upper Limb Spasticity
…(also called a cervical injury) can result in a loss of function in the arms as well as increased muscle contraction and muscle spasms in the arms. Traumatic Brain Injury…
Vegetarian Diet – How to Get the Nutrients You Need
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What does being a vegetarian…
Vomiting and Diarrhea
…thirst by crying, being irritable and eager to drink when something is offered) Irritability Not eating as well as usual Weight loss Dry mouth No tears when crying In babies…
West Nile Virus
…called West Nile fever. Symptoms include: Skin rash Fever Headache Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Loss of appetite Swollen lymph nodes (lymph glands) An achy feeling in the back and muscles Symptoms…
What it Takes to Lose Weight
…weight at first, they usually don’t help you keep the weight off and may have damaging side effects. There are many types of prescription drugs for weight loss available in…
Infective Endocarditis
…flu-like symptoms may be the only signs of infective endocarditis . Other symptoms are unexplained weight loss and weakness. Your healthcare provider may suspect you have infective endocarditis if they…