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… heat (diathermy) or light (laser photocoagulation) is used to scar the retina and hold it in place until a seal … the eye together and keeps fluid from getting between them. Other facts about the surgery The surgery takes place in an … The plastic or rubber of the buckling device may rub on other parts of the eye, move out of place, or become a site …
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… page: Overview Overview When muscles use energy, they release a waste product called creatinine … in the blood while low amounts are passed out in the urine. During a normal pregnancy, increased blood volume and kidney function cause …
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… Plan times to take your medicines when you are doing other things, like eating a meal or getting ready for bed. … gain, side effects of medicines, or another health problem. Use tools like daily or weekly pill boxes to make taking … cost less than brand names. Compare prices between several drugstores, and think about buying your medicines by mail. …
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… washed to remove the crust. Do not scrub or soak the wound during the first 48 hours. If you did not get instructions, … wash around the wound with clean water 2 times a day. Don't use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. You may cover the wound …
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… flossing your child's teeth as soon as they touch each other. You may find plastic flossing tools helpful. Talk … remains after brushing. You can get these tablets at most drugstores. If your child age 6 or older has cavities, ask … mouthwash. Do not give your child a mouthwash that contains alcohol. The alcohol can be harmful if swallowed. Although …
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… Salmonella Campylobacter Giardia Cryptosporidium Yersinia Other less common diseases include Q fever, psittacosis, … include: Fever Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience … there be on-site supervision? Be prepared: Bring wipes or alcohol-based hand sanitizing gel or foam with you to use in …
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… kidney disease, kidney stones, chronic hepatitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Kidney Chronic kidney … eating for chronic hepatitis (HealthLinkBC File #40c) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) NAFLD refers to … important roles in prevention and management. Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment: Non-alcoholic fatty …
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… quickly as anyone else can walking. Most people with an SCI use a wheelchair at some point. Even if you can get around … locally? Wheelchair transfers Moving from a wheelchair to another location is known as a transfer. Your injury and … between the transfer surfaces as small as possible. Other mobility devices Other types of mobility devices …
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… affect your chances of conceiving and carrying a healthy pregnancy, with or without treatment. Major ones include: … decreases, and your risk of miscarriage increases. The cause of infertility. Ovulation problems (except those related … tubes can be harder to treat. The success of treating other causes depends on the type of problem and how severe …
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… Plan times to take your medicines when you are doing other regularly occurring activities, like eating a meal or … your medicines. Have your doctor check the list. You can use this list to verify that the medicines you get from the … Medicines to avoid. Some non-prescription medicines and drugs may react with your prescribed epilepsy medicines. …
