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Child poisoning in the home - symptoms and treatment
Better Health — Accidental poisoning is common, especially among young children. Symptoms and treatment can vary depending on what and how much has been swallowed, spilt on the skin or sprayed in the eye. Always call an ambulance in an emergency. Accidental ...More…
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Motion sickness - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Motion sickness (travel sickness, sea sickness or car sickness) symptoms include dizziness, nausea and vomiting. Frequent vomiting can lead to dehydration and low blood pressure, so seek medical attention if you are severely affected. Watching ...More…
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Pregnancy - morning sickness
Better Health — Most pregnant women will experience morning sickness, usually in their first trimester. Possible causes include high levels of hormones, blood pressure fluctuations and changes in carbohydrate metabolism. Severe morning sickness is known as ...More…
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Altitude sickness
Better Health — Altitude sickness or mountain sickness is a risk for mountain climbers and can be harmful or fatal. Symptoms include headaches and vomiting. Ascending too rapidly does not allow the body enough time to adjust to reduced oxygen and changes in air ...More…
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Appendicitis - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Appendicitis means inflammation of the appendix. Symptoms may include pain, vomiting, nausea and constipation. Appendicitis is a medical emergency. The appendix is a thin tail, tube or appendage growing out of the caecum, which is part of the ...More…
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Vomiting - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Vomiting can be part of many illnesses in children and babies. It is not usually a major concern as long as your child seems well in other ways. Vomiting is common for babies and young children. Vomiting occurs when food is brought back up from ...More…
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Gastroenteritis in children
Better Health — Gastroenteritis or 'Gastro' can be dangerous for very young babies. Gastro is common in young children and spreads easily. Gastro is a bowel infection which causes diarrhoea (runny or watery poo) and sometimes vomiting. Take your child to the ...More…
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Gastroenteritis - shigella
Better Health — Shigella gastroenteritis is a bowel infection caused by bacteria from the Shigella family. Other names for shigella gastroenteritis include shigellosis, Shigella infection, Shigella enteritis and bacillary dysentery. Common symptoms include ...More…
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Gastroenteritis - salmonellosis
Better Health — Salmonellosis is a form of gastroenteritis caused by Salmonella bacteria. Eating undercooked poultry or undercooked eggs may lead to a person getting salmonellosis. Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhoea which may contain blood or mucous, ...More…
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Gastroenteritis - giardiasis
Better Health — Giardiasis is a form of gastroenteritis, also known as gastro. It is caused by the parasite Giardia Lamblia. It can lead to diarrhoea, fatigue and weight loss, although many people do not develop any symptoms at all. Giardiasis can be spread by ...More…
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Gastroenteritis - cryptosporidiosis
Better Health — Cryptosporidiosis is a type of gastroenteritis (gastro) caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium. Cryptosporidiosis occurs when the parasites are taken in by mouth through eating contaminated food and water or, more commonly, from person to person ...More…
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Gastroenteritis - campylobacter
Better Health — Campylobacter infection is a type of gastroenteritis (gastro) caused by a bacteria known as Campylobacter. Symptoms include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps. Infection is more common in children under five years of age and young ...More…