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… Should I Stop Taking My Antidepressant? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. … and feel. You can make a plan to stop taking the medicine when you and your doctor think you're ready. Your depression …
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… Organ Transplant On this page: Overview Health Tools Learning About Transplants Preparing for a Transplant … organ from another person. Organs most often transplanted are: Kidney . Liver . Heart . Pancreas . Lung . Small … completely separate from the organ donation system. Only when a donor has died does a medical team contact the organ …
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… Problems, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check … a blockage in the nose, mouth, or throat ( upper airways ). When airflow through the nose and mouth is blocked, …
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… Healthy Eating: Recognizing Your Hunger Signals Actionset Overview One reason that many of us are not at a healthy weight is because, somewhere along the … listening to our body signals that naturally tell us when we're hungry and when we're full. The signals are still …
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… Blood Transfusion On this page: Health Tools Uses of Blood Transfusion Blood Donation Blood Types … a bag to an intravenous (IV) catheter and into your vein. When is a blood transfusion needed? You may need a blood … transfusion safe? Blood used for transfusions in Canada are very safe and generally free from disease. Donated blood …
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… Mpox (monkeypox) . On this page: How it spreads Symptoms If you are exposed to mpox If you become ill If you test positive … as much as possible with clothing or bandages Wear a mask when you are in close contact with others Ask members of …
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… Hand, and Wrist Injuries On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check … blow, a penetrating injury, or a fall. Or it can happen when you twist, jerk, jam, or bend a limb in a way that …
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… Cardiac Rehabilitation On this page: Health Tools What Happens Phases of Cardiac Rehab Why It Is Done Examinations and Tests Risks When to Call a Doctor Benefits of Cardiac Rehab Self-Care What is cardiac …
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… Obesity: Should I Have Weight-Loss Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Obesity: … The surgeon makes several small cuts and uses small tools and a camera to guide the surgery. You recover sooner …
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… Toothache and Gum Problems On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check … cleaner. Toothaches Sometimes you may have tooth pain when you touch a tooth or when you eat or drink foods that …