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… Menopause: Managing Hot Flashes Actionset Overview A hot flash is … to have hot flashes at some point before or after menopause . Hot flashes happen when estrogen levels drop. You may … flashes. These include taking hormone therapy and certain medicines. How can you manage hot flashes? Lifestyle choices …
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… Overview What is radon? Radon is a radioactive gas that causes cancer. Radon is found in rock, soil, water, some … is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after tobacco smoking. footnote 1 People who smoke have an even higher … which vents air from beneath the foundation. This work should be done by a qualified contractor. Other control …
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… water in the eye for as long as your doctor recommends. You should shower before the surgery and then avoid showering … LASIK may include: Clouded vision (clouding of the cornea caused by inflammation during healing). This usually goes away on its own. But your doctor may give you medicine or do a procedure to relieve the inflammation. …
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… but not others. Or scents may smell different than they used to. How can it affect your life? The sense of smell is … can be caused by: Colds or sinusitis. Seasonal allergies. Smoking cigarettes. Some medicines. Head injuries. Some … can get better on its own or be fixed. Your sense of smell should return if, for example, a cold that caused your loss …
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… for breastfeeding moms Last updated October 1, 2019 Taking medicine or herbal products while you're breastfeeding As a … may be harmful, and too much of any supplement can cause problems. Tell your health care provider about all the … and iron supplements, take them about 2 hours apart. You should avoid: ✘ vitamin A supplements and multivitamin and …
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… nurse practitioner How to register in other languages Who should register After you register I need help Register to … who speaks that language will join the call. Who should register If you live in B.C. and need a family doctor …
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… Information Overview Cognitive impairment problems can be caused by MS. These may include trouble with: Memory, … of tissue damage (MS lesions) in the brain. Side effects of medicines used to relieve physical MS symptoms may cause cognitive …
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… Overview Cancer and some of the treatments for it can cause pain. But having cancer does not mean that you have to live with pain. Medicines and other treatments can reduce or stop your pain … family and friends. Pain control starts with finding the cause of the pain. As soon as your doctor knows what is …
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… about topics such as sexual health, menstruation, menopause and more. Gender and Sexual Orientation Gender Dysphoria … Health Concerns Menopause: Managing Hot Flashes Menopause: Should I Use Hormone Therapy (HT)? Menopause: Wild Yam and … Physical Changes With Aging Sexuality While Breastfeeding Smoking: Sexual and Reproductive Problems Sexually …
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… Basics What is fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful pain medicine made in a lab (synthetic opioid). Doctors may … also fairly cheap and easy to make. That's why it's often used as a filler in fake prescription pills or street drugs. … in a new setting. Try to avoid injecting drugs. Snorting or smoking may be safer. Don't combine substances that make you …