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… pregnancy or having a procedure such as vacuum aspiration. After 10 weeks, surgical abortion is usually the only option. footnote 1 Abortions are rarely done after 24 weeks of pregnancy (during the late second … could increase your risk of infections that can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease . Take any medicines your doctor …
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… protection up to 4 years. Consider getting immunized again after 4 years if you continue to travel or work in certain … component of the vaccine. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer …
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… for the first week of treatment, and then once a day thereafter, or as directed by your doctor. If you are giving this … you first start treatment. If your symptoms do not improve after this time, consult your doctor promptly. If you have … if any of the following serious symptoms occur or worsen: bone pain numbness/tingling/weakness of the arms/legs blood …
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… work-related tasks, or home projects. The upper and lower bones of the knee are separated by two discs ( menisci ). … surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious. Your health habits and … in one position for too long, but its normal colour returns after you move it. What you are looking for is a change in …
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… Protecting Your Child From Infections Symptoms of Pelvic Infection Urinary tract infections Complicated …
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… help with vaginal soreness and dryness. HT helps prevent bone loss and osteoporosis. But if you are at high risk for … life when you permanently stop having menstrual periods. After 1 year of having no periods, you've reached menopause. … such as hot flashes , headaches, and sleep problems. After your estrogen levels drop past a certain point, your …
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… or dry skin) isn't identified and corrected. After a foot ulcer has formed, it will not heal as long as … part of the leg may have to be removed (amputated). Bone and joint deformities can develop on the feet, such as … or dry skin) isn't identified and corrected. After a foot ulcer has formed, it will not heal as long as …
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… is whiplash? Whiplash is pain and stiffness in the neck after an injury that has caused the neck to move suddenly or … may damage the nerves. In rare cases, it may cause broken bones. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of whiplash are pain … in your back. You may not have any symptoms until the day after your injury. Or your symptoms may go away but then …
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… Your doctor will monitor liver tests for several months after you stop … also be used to reduce the risk of getting HIV infection after contact with the virus. Consult your doctor for more … problems (hepatitis B, hepatitis C, cirrhosis) alcohol use bone problems (such as bone disease, bone loss/osteoporosis, …
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… Test Overview A facial X-ray is a series of pictures of the bones in the face . One type of facial X-ray (called a … around the nose and eyes. A facial X-ray helps find bone fractures , tumours, foreign objects, infections, and abnormal growths or changes in bone structure or size. An X-ray of the eye (orbital cavity) …
