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… Retropubic Suspension Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To … Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Retropubic suspension surgery is used to treat urinary incontinence . … several small incisions (laparoscopic surgery). Burch colposuspension is the most common procedure used for retropubic …
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Oral Cancer On this page: What is oral cancer? Oral cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in any part of …
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Rectal Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … underwear. Wear cotton undergarments. You may use talcum powder to absorb moisture, but don't use cornstarch. … may cause a skin infection . Before you put on talcum powder, dry your rectal area with a hair dryer set on low. …
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Sodium Record On this page: Overview Overview Use a form to record the sodium content of the foods you eat or drink each day. This … see whether you are getting the prescribed daily amount of sodium in your diet. Make a chart with 3 columns and as many …
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Rectal Prolapse On this page: What is rectal prolapse? In a rectal prolapse , part or all of the wall of the rectum …
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… How to Find Sodium On this page: Overview Overview … have a Nutrition Facts label. This will tell you how much sodium is in one serving of food. Here are some tips to help you. Look at both the serving size and the sodium amount. Food labels list the amount of sodium for …
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… Digital Rectal Examination On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … Test Overview A digital (finger) rectal examination is done to check for problems with organs … hand to press on the lower belly or pelvic area. A digital rectal examination may be done for men as part of a complete …
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… Breathing Problems: Using a Dry Powder Inhaler Actionset Overview A dry powder inhaler lets you breathe medicine into your lungs … than you would need if you took it as a pill. A dry powder inhaler delivers medicine in the form of a fine …
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… Food sources of sodium Last updated October 1, 2019 Download PDF Document … Spanish Document Vietnamese We need small amounts of sodium, but eating too much can increase the risk of high … and heart disease. Most adults only need 1500 mg of sodium per day. Many Canadians eat much more than this. To …
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Oral Rehydration Solutions for Children On this page: … as he or she wants. Ask your doctor if your child needs an oral rehydration solution (ORS) like Pedialyte. Oral rehydration solutions contain the right mix of salt, …