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… Inguinal Hernia: Should I Have Surgery Now, or Should I Wait? Decision Point … tissue is trapped inside the hernia and is cut off from its blood supply. Talk with your doctor before wearing a corset … to father children. Damage to the artery or vein in the thigh. Damage to the intestines or bladder for certain types …
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… Antipsychotic Medicines On this page: About This Medicine About This … Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what … may include: Changes in your weight, cholesterol levels, or blood sugar levels. Feeling restless or sleepy. Stiff, tense …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … to treat long-term (chronic) sinusitis. Don't have surgery. Take medicines and use home treatment. Key points to … few days after surgery. It may clear up your sinus pain and pressure. Endoscopic surgery improves symptoms in about 90 …
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… Complementary Medicine On this page: Overview Types of Complementary … may cause side effects or interact with medicines that you take. Your provincial health plan or private insurance may … may cause side effects or interact with medicines that you take. Your provincial health plan or private insurance may …
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… Blood and Body Fluid Precautions On this page: Overview … to potentially infectious fluids. Health care workers should always use protective barriers to protect themselves … aprons protect you from splashes of blood or body fluids. Take these precautions if you give injections to a family …
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… Osteopathic Medicine On this page: Overview Overview Osteopathic medicine: Overview Osteopathic medicine focuses on a whole-person approach to treatment and …
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… Naturopathic Medicine On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used … Risks Treatment Overview Naturopathic medicine (or naturopathy) is an alternative medical practice … doctors and traditional naturopaths practice naturopathic medicine. A licensed naturopathic doctor (ND) attends a …
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… Infertility: Should I Have Treatment? Decision Point You may want to have … painful. Depending on what is causing the problem, you can: Take medicine that helps a woman ovulate. A man can take … sure to discuss this risk with your doctor. There may be a higher risk of birth defects for babies conceived by certain …
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… High-Protein Foods for Wound Healing On this page: Overview … When you have a wound that's healing, think of food as medicine. Eat a balanced diet with enough calories and … you on the right amount of protein you need. Examples of high-protein foods High-protein foods include lean meat, …
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… Warts: Should I Treat Warts? Decision Point You may want to have a … place or on a different part of your body. Treatment can take a lot of time, be painful, and cost a lot. FAQs What … less pain if the warts are in a spot that you put a lot of pressure on, such as on your finger or the bottom of your …
