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… Overview Overview During pregnancy, the cervix is a closed and sealed tunnel between the uterus and the vagina. Before or during … stretches and flattens ( effacement ). At 24 weeks of pregnancy, the average cervix is about 35 mm (1.4 in.) long. …
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… a vein in the arm rather than a vein in the neck or chest. Tunnelled catheter. This type of catheter is surgically … it less visible. Implanted port. This type is similar to a tunnelled catheter but is left entirely under the skin. … the bloodstream. An implanted port is less obvious than a tunnelled catheter and requires very little daily care. It …
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… Overview Crohn's disease may cause sores, or ulcers, that tunnel through the intestine and into the surrounding … tissue, often around the anus and rectum. These abnormal tunnels, called fistulas , are a common complication of … … Overview Crohn's disease may cause sores, or ulcers, that tunnel through the intestine and into the surrounding …
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… that's needed to relieve your symptoms. Overuse problems Carpal tunnel syndrome . This is caused by pressure on a nerve ( … blood flow to the hands or damage to nerves of the hand . Pregnancy may cause redness, itching, swelling, numbness, or …
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… Nerve problems, including nerve entrapment or tarsal tunnel syndrome . Recurring heel pain. Neuroma, a benign tumour … Nerve problems, including nerve entrapment or tarsal tunnel syndrome . Recurring heel pain. Neuroma, a benign …
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… diseases that affect the salivary glands, such as Sjögren's syndrome or scleroderma. When you are taking certain … which may cause a metallic breath odour. Tonsils with deep tunnels (crypts) that trap food particles. Throat or mouth … which may cause a metallic breath odour. Tonsils with deep tunnels (crypts) that trap food particles. Throat or mouth …
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… practices: Baby's sleep position and sudden infant death syndrome Crib safety Safe sleeping for babies (HealthLinkBC … File #107) Safer sleep for my baby Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Sun safety Babies have delicate, … skin. Sun safety babies for their first year Shaken baby syndrome Shaken baby syndrome is brain injury that occurs …
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… eggs may be frozen (cryopreserved) for future attempts. Pregnancy and birth. Any embryos that implant in the uterus may then result in pregnancy and birth of one or more infants. What To Expect … (IVF) increases the risks of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and multiple pregnancy. Superovulation with hormone …
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… disease Crohn's disease may cause sores, or ulcers, that tunnel through the intestine and into the nearby tissue. These are often around the anus and rectum. These tunnels, called fistulas , are a common problem with Crohn's … Colorectal Cancer Diverticulitis Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Organ Transplant Probiotics Ulcerative …
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… bad. If the condition isn't treated and gets worse, hollow tunnels can form under the skin. Over time, the infection and tunnels will heal, but a thick scar may form. These scars … bad. If the condition isn't treated and gets worse, hollow tunnels can form under the skin. Over time, the infection …
