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… of the cause, chronic pain syndrome affects all aspects of your life, straining relationships and making it difficult … pain, especially if you use alcohol or drugs to deal with your symptoms. Chronic pain often requires both counselling … therapy. Before having an invasive pain treatment, ask your doctor about his or her experience with that treatment. …
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… B type e antigen (HBeAg). Hepatitis C antibodies (HC Ab). Your doctor may order a hepatitis panel if you have symptoms … include fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, yellowing of your eyes or skin ( jaundice ), dark yellow urine, and … C Virus Test . If the term "w/reflex" is listed in your test results, this means that the blood test was …
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… be controlled by a mouth switch if you are unable to use your limbs. Examples include: Bathing tools, such as tub or … as button or zipper hooks to help you button and unbutton your clothes, electric toothbrushes, and combs and brushes … lifts that can be attached to help you get in and out of your bed, automobile, or even your bathtub. Related …
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… responding to the medicines. There is a change in the way your body absorbs a medicine. There are interactions between … two or more medicines you are taking. You have not taken your medicine as prescribed. Resistance reduces the number … with a resistant virus when: You are diagnosed with HIV. Your viral load: Has not decreased by at least one-half …
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… and in some cases taking enzyme pills to help rest your pancreas. Analgesics. You may be able to help your pain with over-the-counter pain medicines like … the label. If over-the-counter pain medicines don't control your pain, your doctor may prescribe another type of pain …
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… time out to smoke and from the actions of nicotine in your brain. If you return to the stressful situation after … comes back. And then you need another cigarette. Ask yourself questions about why you smoke. Ask yourself these questions to see whether you smoke to relieve …
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… background in nursing gives them a unique perspective on your health. The nursing lens focuses on health promotion, … can: Act as the primary care provider for you and your family, similar to a family physician Help you manage and improve your physical and mental health Conduct medical and physical …
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… likely to leave scars. Antibiotics improve the look of your skin by killing bacteria that cause acne. This means … means less acne scarring. You can put antibiotics right on your skin (topical) or take them by mouth. Talk with your doctor before using these medicines if you are pregnant …
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… pathologist) can help you learn ways to improve your speech. He or she may provide: Breathing exercises to improve voice volume. Speech exercises to make your sounds clear and precise. Tips to help make your speech rate more regular. Exercises to practice pitch …
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… be prescribed. Do not start taking potassium supplements on your own. Talk with your doctor first to make sure it is safe for you. If you take potassium supplements, tell your doctor if you also use a salt substitute that contains …