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… Common Questions About Giving Yourself Shots On this page: Overview Overview How do I get rid of an air bubble in the syringe? Here is what to do if you notice an air bubble in the syringe. Hold … inject your medicine. You may want to note the site and the date on a diagram of your body. Give your next shot in …
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… for Urinary Incontinence On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … and pelvic muscle exercises . People who have incontinence due to physical or mental limitations (functional … for you. By watching the information, you learn to relax your bladder and abdominal (belly) muscles and contract your …
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… Call a Doctor Giving Support Overview What is a spinal cord injury? A spinal cord injury (SCI) is … see how you respond to pinpricks and light touch all over your body. The doctor will ask you to move different parts … bowel. This means you can't have a bowel movement. If stool remains in the rectum , mucus and fluid will sometimes …
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… ticks and deer that carry ticks are most commonly found in your community. Avoid those areas if possible. Cover as much … or symptoms of a skin infection, call your doctor. What to avoid Do not try to: Smother a tick that is stuck to … a device. Tick Bites Adaptation Date: 9/8/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed …
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… A suprapubic catheter is a thin tube that drains urine from your bladder. The tube is put into your bladder through a … you need. If you have not received a kit, ask your doctor what you'll need. Some of the things you'll need include a … in Men Urinary Incontinence in Women Adaptation Date: 10/2/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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… prevent tetanus? You can prevent tetanus by getting all of your recommended immunizations (shots). There are three … you have) completed the tetanus primary vaccination series. What can you do if you have a reaction to a tetanus shot? If … and Pregnancy Puncture Wounds Scrapes Adaptation Date: 9/19/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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… Head Lice On this page: What are head lice? Head lice are tiny insects that live … lice and their eggs (called nits). But you can also check your child's scalp for lice and nits. To check for lice, use … in a sealed plastic bag for 14 days. Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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… Vasectomy On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … sex. A vasectomy is a simple procedure. It can be done at your doctor's office or clinic. It takes about 30 minutes. … by provincial health plans. And they may not always work. What To Expect Your scrotum will be numb for 1 to 2 hours …
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… Coughs, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will … breathing problems you're having right now different than what you are used to? Yes Breathing problem is different …
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… page: What is a concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic … you know has symptoms of a concussion. What causes it? Your brain is a soft organ that is surrounded by spinal … a Sporting Event Traumatic Brain Injury Adaptation Date: 9/20/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
