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Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … the hands/feet) liver disease This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do … and for at least 24 hours after stopping this medication. Drinking alcohol while using this medication may cause …
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… Overview Changing anything big in your life can be stressful. It can seem like a lot to do. … especially true when the change involves tobacco, a drug, alcohol, or changing how you eat. For some people, knowing … things clearly later on. Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health Drug Use and Your Health Healthy …
Medical tests
… Bone Density On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done … It measures the density of minerals (such as calcium ) in your bones. This information helps your doctor estimate the … . Early menopause . Low levels of vitamin D. Heavy alcohol use. Z-score Your bone density value may also be …
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… Vaginal yeast infection Last updated December 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 08j Sexually Transmitted … use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; … infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they should also seek treatment. …
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… Gonorrhea Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08a Sexually Transmitted … women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the … protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sexual partner(s) are not, the bacteria will be able to …
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… Chlamydia Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08l Sexually Transmitted … The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and urethra … protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sex partners are not, the bacteria could pass back to …
Health topics
… stress is normal and even needed, too much of it can affect your quality of life and your health. There are simple things you can do to help relieve … a massage or back rub. Have a warm drink that doesn't have alcohol or caffeine. You also can make some changes in your …
Health topics
… Healthy Diet Guidelines for a Healthy Heart On this page: … who have health problems, children, and teens. But talk to your doctor because some of these recommendations may be … you eat to 2,000 milligrams (mg) a day. footnote 1 Limit alcohol intake to 2 drinks a week. Limit drinks and foods …
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… have a primary care physician. You might also need to see your cardiologist regularly, such as once a year. Prevent … do have restrictions, you can still be active and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Work with your doctor to make an exercise … nuts, beans, lean meat, fish, and whole grains. Limit alcohol, sodium, and sugar. Take your medicines exactly as …
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… Pubic lice Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08h Sexually Transmitted … the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be crusted. You may see lice and their eggs …
