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… red rash that appears on the face, neck, arms and legs. Because of immunization, measles is now a rare disease in Canada. However, measles is still common in other parts of the world, and it is possible for cases to … you can receive these missing routine vaccines for free. Pregnancy Women should avoid becoming pregnant for one month …
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… to fit in and be like the kids they admire. Want to do what other kids are doing, and have what other kids have. Don't … can also lead to risky behaviour, such as: Smoking. Sex. Drug, alcohol, or inhalant abuse . Unsafe use of social media and …
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… rare type of heart inflammation. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy. They are used to treat cancer. Carcinoid syndrome … and not smoking. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol or drug use, talk to your doctor. Get vaccinated against …
Medical tests
… imaging (MRI) is a test done with a large machine that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to … of the shoulder. Muscles, ligaments , cartilage , and other joint structures are best seen with an MRI. In many … be made. In some cases, a contrast material may be used during the MRI scan to show certain structures more clearly …
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… into your esophagus. This can irritate the esophagus. Other causes include: A hiatal hernia . Medicines that … the esophagus, such as: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) , such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen. … your symptoms worse. These may include chocolate, mint, alcohol, pepper, spicy foods, high-fat foods, or drinks with …
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… urine from the bladder to outside the body. The doctor uses a thin, lighted tool called a cystoscope. With this … are in the hospital, you may get medicine to make you sleep during the procedure. While you are asleep, the doctor can … samples of tissue. These will be checked for cancer and other problems. This is called a biopsy. If you have a …
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… using a condom (the risk increases if either person has another sexually transmitted infection like syphilis, herpes, … request that your first name, initials and birth date be used as your identifying information when your results are … HIV infection and are sexually active or you use injection drugs, it is important to tell your sexual partner(s) and …
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… under a microscope. He or she checks it for infection or other liver problems. Percutaneous (say … into your liver to take the tissue sample. The doctor may use X-ray pictures on a screen to help guide the needle into … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you …
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… which redirects the flow of blood or fluid through other areas of the body) that help lower portal hypertension … These may include the use of sedatives, opioids, or alcohol. Other things that may increase your risk include … are treated using a medicine called lactulose. This drug helps prevent the buildup of substances in the large …
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… pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy that may affect the mother's organs or the baby. Severe pre-eclampsia can lead to … more and can get worse (or show up) after delivery. What causes it? Experts don't know the exact cause of … How is it diagnosed? Pre-eclampsia is usually found during a routine prenatal visit. That's one reason it's …
