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… Near-Drowning On this page: Overview Related Information Overview What is near-drowning? … coloured mucus. Rapid breathing. Breaths may also be shallow. Shortness of breath. A fever. An unusual level of … noise (wheezing) while breathing. Tightness in the chest. Related Information Child Safety: Preventing Drowning …
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… Compression, and Elevation (RICE) On this page: Overview Related Information Overview As soon as possible after an … wrap it too tightly, because this can cause more swelling below the affected area. Loosen the bandage if it gets too … or above the level of your heart to help minimize swelling. Related Information Ankle Sprain Arm Injuries Elbow Injuries …
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… Preparing for Your Hospital Stay On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Not all hospital stays begin in … it will be a huge help to your family. Decide about banking blood. If you are going to have surgery and expect to need a … the doctor visits you. If you're going in for surgery, follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and …
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… for Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Thrombolytics are medicines that rapidly dissolve a blood clot. They are used when a blood clot causes an … or stroke. These clot-busting medicines help blood to flow normally again. Thrombolytics are used as soon as …
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… Myxoma Tumours of the Heart On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Myxomas are tumours of … different types of problems. These include problems with blood flow through the heart and how well the heart pumps blood. If …
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… Bipolar Disorder: Manic Episodes On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Some mood disorders are characterized by manic episodes, periods of abnormally high energy. Behaviour may be diagnosed as a manic episode … this elevated or irritable mood, at least three of the following symptoms are present: Inflated self-esteem or …
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… Tubal Ligation Reversal On this page: Surgery Overview Related Information Surgery Overview Tubal ligation is a … they could be fertilized by a sperm. Tubal ligation is a highly effective form of birth control that is almost always … will be able to become pregnant after having the reversal. Related Information Fallopian Tube Procedures for …
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… Cancer Test Recommendations On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Your risk for colorectal cancer gets higher as you get older. If you are not at high risk, … cancer may need to be tested sooner or more often. Related Information Colon Polyps Colonoscopy Colorectal …
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… Sun Protection to Prevent Sunburn On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Limit the amount of time you … exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays. They are useful for high-risk areas such as the nose, lips, and shoulders. If … can also increase the effect of UV rays causing sunburn. Related Information Lymphedema Protecting Your Skin From the …
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… Birth Control: How to Use the Patch On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Talk to your doctor about what … that is easy to remember. The skin (transdermal) patch is a highly effective method of birth control when it is used … control pills. Apply the patch. It can be applied to your lower belly, your buttocks, or your upper body, but not on …
