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… bad your child's symptoms are. In most cases, you can take care of your child's symptoms at home by looking at your child's asthma action plan. The plan tells you what symptoms to watch for, which medicine your child needs …
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… and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . … treat autoimmune disease. Medicines taken after organ transplant. Not having a spleen. Temperature varies a little …
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… Cervical Cell Changes On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … is destroyed or removed, leaving normal tissue intact. What To Expect You may have some light vaginal bleeding for … or colposcopic examinations. Your doctor will tell you what follow-up tests you should have and when you need to …
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… Disorder On this page: What is schizoaffective disorder? Schizoaffective disorder … depression, are medical problems that affect how you feel. What causes it? Experts don't know what causes … schizophrenia and a mood disorder. Mood disorder symptoms include: Depression. Feeling extremely happy or having lots …
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… family but they generally come in two types - healthcare support teams and personal support teams. The members … your doctor or midwife, your healthcare support team could include organizations and individuals such as: Hospital and … Once you’ve chosen your personal support team, share your plans with them and ask for their commitment. Record their …
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… a second opinion helpful? When you're facing a tough health care decision, you may have a hard time knowing what to do. Is surgery the answer? Is another test the right … your doctor for a name, check with your provincial health plan, a local medical society, or the nearest university …
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… Diseases On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What are mitochondrial diseases? Mitochondrial (say … different areas of the body. Examples of these diseases include: Kearnes-Sayre syndrome. Symptoms usually appear … body, including the brain, the nervous system, and muscles. What are the symptoms? The symptoms of mitochondrial …
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… out of 100 people who use an IUD as directed will have an unplanned pregnancy. Most pregnancies that occur with IUD use … after childbirth, or in people who have not had a baby. What are the risks? Using an IUD is safe and rarely causes … a backup birth control method until you can see a health care provider. Unplanned pregnancy. Rarely, an unplanned …
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… page: What are boils? Boils are red, swollen, painful bumps under … cause severe pain. How are they treated? You can sometimes care for a boil at home. Do not squeeze, scratch, drain, or … cause severe pain. How are they treated? You can sometimes care for a boil at home. Do not squeeze, scratch, drain, or …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … of birth control while taking this medication. If you are planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think you may be … pressure or worsen your heart failure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely …