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… Preventing Spider Bites On this page: Overview Overview To avoid bites … to live. Plug openings and crevices into the house. Move your bed away from walls so spiders will be less likely to … and shoes for spiders before putting them on. Do not leave your child's toys outside. Consider spraying insecticides on …
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… Surgery for Glaucoma and a Cataract On this page: Overview Overview Cataracts may … by the cataract, you may have noticeable improvement in your vision. Also, surgery may delay the progression of … time. If you have both glaucoma and cataracts, talk with your doctor about the benefits and risks of combined surgery …
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… of giving birth can be overwhelming, especially if it's your first time. In this section you'll find information … for childbirth Relaxation techniques Other forms of pain management include massage, comfort positions and relaxation … A caesarean birth (or C-section) may be recommended by your health care provider. This could be done before labour …
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… triggers an allergic reaction. Whether you or someone in your care has an allergy, making safe food choices that … health can be hard. Learn about prevention, testing and management, as well as how to treat a severe allergic reaction. … and hay fever tend to run in families. Learn how to reduce your baby’s risk of developing food allergies: Reducing the …
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… HIV Home Care On this page: Overview Overview If a person's HIV … skills, and confidence to provide the care needed. Contact your local Red Cross chapter, Victorian Order of Nurses, or … agency to find out about home care training offered in your area. When possible, get to know the person's doctor, …
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… Subclinical Hypothyroidism On this page: Overview Overview A doctor … through a medical history and physical examination. If your doctor suspects that you have subclinical … the decision to treat subclinical hypothyroidism, you and your doctor will talk about the benefits of treatment …
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… Stroke: Common Problems On this page: Overview Overview The problems you have after a stroke depend on what part of your brain was affected and how much damage the stroke … body part. You may feel very tired. Speech and language. Your ability to speak, read, or write may be affected. Also, …
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… Allergies: Rush Immunotherapy On this page: Overview Overview Accelerated, or … (allergy shots) is done very quickly to increase your tolerance to an allergen. There are different schedules … Shots are only available in a clinic that is far away from your home, and you can't come in once a week for months. You …
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… Vertebroplasty On this page: Surgery Overview How Well It Works Risks Surgery … fractures of the spine. The doctor will make a small cut in your back and insert a hollow needle or tube. When the … more than one vertebra is treated at the same time. Talk to your doctor about how this surgery compares with other …
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… Skin Changes Caused by a Medicine On this page: Overview Overview Skin changes are a common side effect … of the skin (photoallergic reaction). If you think that your skin changes may be caused by a medicine: Call the … taking a non-prescription medicine, stop taking it. Call your doctor if you feel you need to continue taking the …
