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… certain hormones in the body and decreasing the growth of abnormal tissues that cause endometriosis. This helps reduce … dark urine severe stomach/abdominal pain unusual vaginal bleeding (such as spotting, breakthrough bleeding, … and wear protective clothing when outdoors. This medication should not be used during pregnancy. Consult your doctor for …
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… cells. But if those young cells don't mature like they should, they can start to grow abnormally and out of control. Then they can crowd out … ribs. Or you may have pinpoint spots under the skin from bleeding. How is it diagnosed? The doctor will do a physical …
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… 28, 2024 On this page: Opioid use support Questions you may have Useful websites Featured health services Opioid use … in urban, suburban and rural areas of the province. Why should I be concerned about fentanyl? Fentanyl is a lot more … taken by people who use illegally possessed drugs. People should be aware that drugs they obtain other than from …
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… for several months (amenorrhea). It is also used to treat abnormal bleeding from the uterus that is due to low hormone levels … safely. Before injecting each dose, the injection site should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol. It is important to …
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… may remove several layers of skin. Usually there is little bleeding from a scrape, but it may ooze pinkish fluid. Most … need to be treated by a doctor. Check Your Symptoms Do you have a scrape? Scrapes are wounds that rub or tear off the … poison centre to find out what to do. Most chemicals should be rinsed off with lots of water, but with some …
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… normally. Clotting factor replacement therapy can treat bleeding episodes or prevent bleeding. It can prevent severe blood loss and complications … The concentrate is processed to kill any viruses that might have been in the plasma. Recombinant clotting factors are …
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… risk? Encephalopathy is most likely to occur in people who have high blood pressure in the portal vein system ( portal … that help lower portal hypertension and prevent variceal bleeding may actually increase your risk for encephalopathy. … may increase your risk include gastrointestinal bleeding, abnormal levels of electrolytes in the blood (especially low …
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… are less likely to break a facial bone. That's because they have fat pads that cushion their faces, and their bones are … come to. But unless something else is wrong, these symptoms should pass pretty quickly and you should soon feel about as … skull fracture No Symptoms of skull fracture Is the wound bleeding? If you think the wound may need stitches, it's …
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Shoulder Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check … on an outstretched arm, a direct blow to the shoulder, or abnormal twisting or bending of the shoulder. Pain may be … No Major trauma in past 2 to 3 hours Do you have severe bleeding that has not slowed down with direct pressure? Yes …
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… It will also help your baby’s development. Remember to only have skin-to-skin contact when you’re wide awake and to avoid distractions such as cell phones. How often should I feed my baby? Let your baby decide when to feed. … Pain when breastfeeding or chestfeeding Sore, cracked or bleeding nipples Concerns that your baby is not getting …