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… while trying to pass stools. Straining can raise the pressure inside the eye. Your doctor may suggest wearing a … surgery is most often used for people who have had previous trabeculectomy surgery that was not successful, … of glaucoma in which new blood vessels grow on the coloured part of the eye, or iris. This is called neovascular …
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… Animals that are infected with rabies—rabid animals—can spread the disease through their saliva or through brain … almost never have rabies. Sometimes the rabies virus can spread to pets, such as dogs, cats, and ferrets. But … lead to death. In Canada and the United States, PEP has two parts, usually given at the same time: A shot of human …
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… What is rubella? Rubella is a very contagious (easily spread) illness caused by the rubella virus. It is usually a … rare cases, it may cause more serious problems. If you are pregnant and get infected with the rubella virus, you are at … vaccine protects against the illness. The vaccine is part of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) and MMRV …
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… overuse pain is caused by the overuse of muscles in any part of the body. In people with an SCI, this often occurs … on your mental health and conditions such as stress and depression. These can happen along with chronic pain and can … anticonvulsants (such as gabapentin) and tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptyline). Anesthetic medicine or …
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… sugar damages the blood vessels of the retina. This is the part of the eye that sends images to your brain. Keeping … retinopathy. But treatment often works very well to prevent, delay, or reduce vision loss. The earlier … (photocoagulation). This usually works very well to prevent vision loss if it's done before the retina has been …
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… A team of surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff will participate in your coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) … It involves a great deal of technical expertise and precision. The medical professionals in the operating room … vital signs. They will correct any changes in your blood pressure, heart rhythm, or blood oxygen levels with …
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… Immunizations and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … infection, either for a lifetime or a limited period. Partial immunity strengthens how well your body can fight that infection. Before you become pregnant, be sure to review your immunization history with …
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… Child Safety: Drowning Prevention in Pools and Hot Tubs On this page: Overview … and drown. Hair can get tangled in drains or jets. And body parts can get trapped. Consider keeping hot tubs and spas … If you allow children in a hot tub or spa, take proper precautions and talk to your children about possible …
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… Preventing Choking in Small Children Actionset Overview … can easily choke on food and everyday objects. You can help prevent your child from choking by offering the right kinds … inhaled into the windpipe. Those with small detachable parts, like wheels. Household objects, such as: Rubber …
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… Overview Children usually progress in a natural, predictable sequence from one developmental milestone to the … you move it under a pillow on the couch. Starts to play pretend. Usually it will be one pretend act at a time, such … such as getting "baby" ready for bed.) Can point to a body part. For example, when you ask "where's your tummy?" your …
