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… Epidural Anesthesia On this page: Overview Overview An epidural … is a tiny tube that puts pain medicine into an area in your back around your spinal cord. This is called the epidural space. An …
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… Relactation On this page: Overview Overview Relactation is … the attempt to start producing breast milk at a time when your body normally would not. A woman may try relactation … and nipple stimulation (by hand or electric breast pump). Your doctor may also prescribe a medicine to stimulate milk …
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… Funeral Planning On this page: Overview Overview Talking with family members about what you want at your funeral is important. Think about the things you want for your funeral. For example: Do you prefer burial to …
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… Staying Active as a Family On this page: Overview Overview Keeping your family healthy and moving can be a struggle. But … helps people feel better. Here are some tips to help get your family away from screens and moving together. Make it …
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… (Triggers) That May Cause a Flare-Up of Rosacea On this page: Overview Overview Some things may cause your rosacea to flare up. These are called triggers. Here … you drink and eat. Dry skin. Use a moisturizer to protect your face from dryness. Use skin care products for sensitive …
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… Comprehensive Metabolic Panel On this page: … comprehensive metabolic panel is a blood test that measures your sugar (glucose) level, electrolyte and fluid balance, … kidney function, and liver function. Most of the time your doctor will order individual blood tests based on your …
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… Common Questions About Giving Yourself Shots On this page: Overview Overview How do I get rid of an air bubble in … is what to do if you bend or break a needle while giving yourself a shot. Carefully remove the needle if you can. …
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… Donating a Kidney On this page: Overview Overview Kidney … to someone you know or to someone in need by donating to your provincial organ donor organization. You need a number … of medical tests before you can donate. You don't pay for your medical costs. If you have questions about organ …
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… Episiotomy and Perineal Tears On this page: Overview Overview What … longer do these cuts routinely. If you need an episiotomy, your doctor or midwife will tell you. It's a good idea to … on its own without stitches. There are some things you and your doctor or midwife might do to try to prevent a tear. …
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… Pressure Injuries From Scuba Diving On this page: … dangers are those you can't see. You can be injured if your body isn't able to adjust to the increasing and … diving: Barotrauma. Tissues near the air-filled spaces of your body—such as your ears, sinuses, dental roots, and …
