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… include: Straight catheter. This is a thin, flexible, hollow tube that is inserted through the urethra into the bladder. It allows the urine to drain out. A straight catheter is used for … work well. But some men find catheters uncomfortable or painful, so they stop using them. Risks Using a catheter …
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… rectum. Fever, rapid heartbeat, and anemia. Cramping belly pain and bloating. An expanded colon (as seen on an X-ray). … rectum. Fever, rapid heartbeat, and anemia. Cramping belly pain and bloating. An expanded colon (as seen on an X-ray). …
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… infection (otitis media). Signs may include: irritability pain hand or fist to the ear fever mild hearing loss If you …
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… HealthLink BC ( 8-1-1 ) if your toddler has any of the following conditions, which can lead to hearing problems: Ear discharge (runny ear) Earache (pain in the ear) Foul odour from the ear canal Reddened skin … blocking the ear canal An object in the ear canal The following signs may indicate that your toddler already has a …
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… and anxiety. Helps manage blood pressure and cholesterol. Lowers your risk for heart attack and stroke. Makes your … diabetes might be a challenge if arthritis makes walking painful or if heart failure slows you down. But you can choose activities that are a fit …
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… nose. You may feel pressure in one or both ears, or have pain in your face. Your eyes may be sensitive to light. You … infection. (Symptoms may include fever or a creamy, yellow or green discharge from the nose.) Your allergy symptoms … infection. (Symptoms may include fever or a creamy, yellow or green discharge from the nose.) Your allergy symptoms …
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… Sit in a comfortable chair with your arms supported on pillows. Does your baby need extra vitamins or minerals? … boiling in an open pot of clean water for two minutes and allow to air dry and cool. Using breast milk If you plan to … after they have finished eating. Your baby will feed and go back to sleep easier if they are calm. As your baby wakes up …
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… or closed. A drainable pouch opens at one end to allow you to empty it. A closed pouch is disposed of and … held shut with a clip system. Simply unclip it and allow its contents to fall into the toilet. Clean the end of … system, snap the pouch to the barrier. Remove the paper backing from the barrier so that the adhesive is exposed. …
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… of Canada. Have a qualified person test for lead in paint on walls and other surfaces, especially in homes built … first birthday, always place your baby to sleep on their back to help prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). … in sleepers instead of using blankets. And remove any pillows, toys, and stuffed animals from the crib. They can …
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… Speed of onset Relatively rapid, over weeks to months Slow, over years Joint symptoms Joints are painful, swollen, and stiff. Joints ache and may be tender … Speed of onset Relatively rapid, over weeks to months Slow, over years Joint symptoms Joints are painful, swollen, …
