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… by the NNHPD before they can be sold in Canada. Always tell your doctor if you are using a natural health product or if you are thinking about combining a natural health product …
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… day for several days, then take the completed records to your doctor. This information will help you and your doctor see how often you leak urine and what seems to …
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… of the Membranes On this page: Overview Overview When you are pregnant, your membranes may break or rupture. This means that a hole … forms in the fluid-filled bag that surrounds and protects your baby. It usually happens when you are in labour or …
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… (allergy shots) is done very quickly to increase your tolerance to an allergen. There are different schedules … care is available. Rush immunotherapy may be done if: You have a life-threatening allergy to insect venom, and the … Shots are only available in a clinic that is far away from your home, and you can't come in once a week for months. You …
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… Fibre-optic pharyngoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to look into the upper part of your respiratory system . He or she may use it to help decide how to treat your obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). You remain awake during …
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… and is transported correctly. Do not move the person if you think he or she may have a spinal injury unless there is … head and neck supported and in a straight line while you move him or her to a safe place. Do not remove the … other emergency services to transport the injured person if you think he or she may have a spinal injury. This will …
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… not apply any pressure to the eyeball. Clean the cut. Wash your hands and wear gloves if they are available. Wash the … from the wound. Bandage the cut. Use a sterile bandage if you have one. If you don't have one, use a clean bandage or cloth. Don't use …
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… Common symptoms include pain, pinching, and stiffness when you raise your arm. These symptoms are often brought on by doing … movements. Pain from bursitis or a tendon injury can keep you from moving your shoulder. Over time it can lead to …
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… On this page: Overview Overview When you are not breastfeeding, fluid leaking from one or both … are: Non-spontaneous discharge. This occurs only when you press on your nipple. It is usually normal and occurs in the majority …
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… When a bladder infection develops during pregnancy, you may have discomfort when you urinate or have a strong urge to urinate but pass only a … of urine. Bladder infections during pregnancy may increase your risk of kidney infections , miscarriage , and having a …
