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… to an orthodontist. An orthodontist will: Ask questions about your or your child's past health. Check the mouth and teeth. Take …
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… it's important to wear shoes that fit well and protect your feet. Here are some tips for choosing shoes. Choose … well. To ensure a good fit: Buy shoes in the evening when your feet are more likely to be swollen. This will give you … ask your provincial health plan or private health plan about covering the cost of special (orthotic) shoes or shoe …
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… it possible to hear. Cochlear implants can be programmed according to your specific needs and degree of hearing loss. Unlike … not work because it was made incorrectly or because of an injury to or problem within the ear. Twitching of the face …
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… loss of memory and of how well you can speak, think, and do your daily activities. The disease gets worse over time, but … as a microwave. Has trouble making decisions. Is confused about what time and day it is. Gets lost in places that the … with the person's work or social life or could cause injury or harm to the person. You need help caring for a …
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… 1 to 2 weeks. If you had open surgery, it may take longer, about 2 to 4 weeks. For either surgery, you will need at … during this time. These might put extra pressure on your bladder. How much pain you have after surgery depends … . Internal bleeding. Infection at the incision site. Injury to an organ (such as the bladder, urethra, or ureters …
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… one drink leads to another … and another. Have you found yourself drinking more lately? Do you wonder if maybe you're … more than 2 drinks in one sitting increases your risk of injury to yourself and others. And a standard drink is … criticizing your drinking? Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking? Have you ever had a drink first thing …
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… also known as "wryneck," is a condition in which your baby's head is tilted. The chin points to one shoulder, … the opposite shoulder. Treatment is necessary to prevent your baby's face and skull from growing unevenly and to … doctor will examine your baby and may ask you questions about your baby's birth. He or she may want an X-ray of the …
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… child who's had several urinary tract infections (UTIs). Your doctor will ask about the history of your child's symptoms and do a physical examination. The …
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… bag, and place it on the affected area. An ice pack. Put about 0.5 kg (1 lb) of ice in a plastic bag. Add water to … or vigorous exercise. Always keep a damp cloth between your skin and the cold pack, and press firmly against all … minutes at a time. And do not fall asleep with the ice on your skin. Try alternating You may also want to try …
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… Indoor tanning, especially if used before age 35, increases your risk for all these skin cancers. And indoor tanning … while outdoors. But a tan is how your skin responds to injury—getting a tan is a sign that your skin has already … while outdoors. But a tan is how your skin responds to injury—getting a tan is a sign that your skin has already …
