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… Genital Injuries: Urinary Problems On this page: Overview Overview An injury to the genital area can cause severe pain. Usually the pain subsides over the course of a few minutes to an hour. Severe pain …
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… Injury to the Tailbone (Coccyx) On this page: Overview Overview Injuries to the tailbone (coccyx) can occur when … increased chance of developing an infection when the skin over your tailbone is cut, scraped, or punctured after an …
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… Martha's Story: A Voice for Recovery On this page: Martha's Story Martha's Story Over coffee, Martha explains how severe depression left her … my mind," Martha says. Nearly broke, and needing care not covered by provincial health insurance, she says her life …
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… Premature Infant: Safe Travel With Your Baby On this page: Overview Overview After your infant is discharged from the neonatal … infants cannot sit in a car seat without slouching over, which interferes with their breathing and oxygen …
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… Biventricular Pacemaker On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works … 5 After the procedure Problems can also happen months or years after the pacemaker is implanted. These problems are … 5 After the procedure Problems can also happen months or years after the pacemaker is implanted. These problems are …
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… Donating Blood On this page: Overview Who Can Donate How to Prepare How It Is Done What … Who Can Donate To donate blood, you must: Be at least 17 years old. If you are between 17 and 23 years old, you may … may feel faint after they donate blood. This may happen for younger people and for people who are donating for the first …
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… Advance Care Plan: What to Include On this page: Overview Overview An advance care plan is a form. It describes the … come out of it? Have a long-term illness that gets worse over time and doesn't get better? Your concerns What …
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… Tips for Good Vision On this page: Overview Overview The following tips can help you keep your eyes … And some people use special non-glare screens that fit over the computer screen. Wear proper eye safety equipment …
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… Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections On this page: Overview Overview Scratching chickenpox blisters can lead to skin … or her hands to prevent scratching. Or use light bandages over open blisters. Wash your child's hands often. Distract …