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… Use fresh or frozen ingredients, instead of canned ones, whenever you can. Choose low-sodium canned goods. Eat less … and any over-the-counter medicines or natural health products you take. Take this list with you when you go to any … and any over-the-counter medicines or natural health products you take. Take this list with you when you go to any …
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… page: When you find out that you have osteoarthritis , you may be … people help you with some of your tasks, especially on days when you have a lot of pain. Balance activity with rest. If you get tired when you do a task, break the task down into smaller tasks, …
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… and urethral prolapse (urethrocele). A cystocele occurs when the wall of the bladder presses against and moves the wall of the vagina. A urethrocele occurs when the urethra moves from its normal position and presses … have any symptoms. Or the symptoms do not appear for years. When symptoms do appear, they may include difficulty …
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… range. Over time, your staff may ask you to work harder when you exercise. Sometimes exercise may cause angina (such as chest pain or discomfort). It is important to know when you reach an exercise intensity that causes angina and … record your heart rate and exercise below the heart rate when symptoms happen. This aerobic exercise program includes …
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… is giving you problems. You have jet lag. Jet lag happens when you fly across one or more time zones. Most people need … difference in whether you get it. Jet lag usually is worse when a person flies east rather than west. In other words, it will be worse when a person goes from Canada to Europe than from Europe to …
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… in your health care. Think about these important things when you are choosing a health professional: Is the health … of Canada? Will the health professional be available when needed? Will the health professional work in … or treatment? Questions to ask at the end of your visit When should I return for another visit? When will test …
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… What are allergies to insect stings? When you are stung by an insect, poisons and other toxins … reaction to insect stings? An allergic reaction occurs when your immune system reacts strongly to the allergens in … stings you are most allergic to. How are they treated? When you are stung For a severe reaction , such as hives, …
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… How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A rectocele occurs when the end of the large intestine (rectum) pushes against … of the vagina . An enterocele (small bowel prolapse) occurs when the small bowel presses against and moves the upper … rectocele or an enterocele may become large or more obvious when you strain or bear down (for example, during a bowel …
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… disease? Von Willebrand disease is a bleeding disorder. When you have this problem, it takes longer for your blood … so you bleed for a longer time than other people. Normally when a person starts to bleed, small blood cells called … severe the bleeding is will be different for each person. When the disease is mild, symptoms include: Frequent …
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… and beta-globin to make hemoglobin. Beta thalassemia occurs when one or both of the two genes that make beta-globin … thalassemia minor or beta thalassemia trait. It happens when you get a normal gene from one parent and a thalassemia gene from the other. When both genes are changed, it means you got a thalassemia …