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… dropping or lightening. Dropping is not a good predictor of when labour will begin. In first-time mothers, dropping … less frequently after dropping occurs. But the increased pressure on your bladder after dropping occurs may make you … less frequently after dropping occurs. But the increased pressure on your bladder after dropping occurs may make you …
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… long fingernails. The nail may pry away from the nail bed when it is hit or jammed. Severe or repetitive toe stubbing … back. Apply a new adhesive bandage whenever the bandage gets wet. Watch for signs of infection such as increasing … an immune system problem. These problems may cause reduced blood flow and loss of feeling in the feet. Untreated nail …
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… the bone of your lower leg. The PCL keeps your knee stable when it moves forward or backward. A direct blow to the knee … the knee. Several hours after the injury, your pain may get worse. And it might be harder to move your knee. You may … They'll also look at the rest of your leg to make sure that blood is flowing, the leg works well, and there are no other …
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… with infected saliva or droplets from coughing. You cannot get SARS from brief, casual exposure to an infected person, … stay necessary. The incubation period—the time from when a person is first exposed to SARS until symptoms … X-ray may be done if you are short of breath or coughing. A blood sample, sputum sample, or nasal swab may be done to …
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… Intermittent catheterization programs (ICPs) are often used when you have the ability to use a catheter yourself or … soap and water, and put on the gloves. Gloves are optional. Get into a position that is most comfortable for you and/or … off your gloves. Examine the urine. If it is cloudy, has blood in it, or there has been a change in colour or odour, …
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… of the fallopian tubes are removed too. What to think about when you decide Sometimes there is a health reason to have … This happens if you haven't gone through menopause yet when your ovaries are removed. It can cause symptoms like … may be higher for people who have their ovaries removed when they are younger. The benefits of keeping your ovaries …
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… condom is a barrier method of birth control . How do you get female condoms? Female condom use doesn't require a … vagina during intercourse. And it may reduce the risk of getting or transmitting diseases such as genital herpes or … Spread the lubricant by rubbing the sides of the condom together. You can also add lubricant. Find a comfortable …
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… page: Overview Overview Hypoxia occurs when the cornea does not get enough oxygen. It is the most common complication of … wear, especially extended-wear lenses. The cornea has no blood supply of its own, so it gets oxygen only from tears …
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… the substance in the centre of your bones that produces red blood cells. A person with sickle cell disease has bone … see your doctor and have your blood tested often. You may get blood transfusions until you can make enough blood cells … any sign of an infection. Your doctor will let you know when it's safe for you to go public places where you could …
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… breasts are painfully overfull of milk. This usually occurs when a mother makes more milk than her baby uses. Your … early breast fullness is from the milk you make and extra blood and fluids in your breasts. Your body uses the extra … lymph nodes in your armpits. What if breast engorgement gets worse? If engorgement is severe, your breasts get very …