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… occur at any point along this electrical pathway. What causes it? Heart block can be caused by many things that … AV node. It is common in young, healthy people (especially during sleep). It usually does not cause symptoms. Mobitz type II block usually occurs below the AV node in other conduction tissue. It may be part of aging. It is also …
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… be sure you don't do too much. You can walk around the house and up and down stairs, but take it slow. During the first 2 weeks, it's important to get plenty of … takes 4 to 6 weeks to get back to a normal routine. Chemotherapy , which uses medicines to kill cancer cells, is …
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… to ride their bike to and from work or take a yoga class during their lunch break. Others enjoy walking in their neighbourhood after dinner. … program. In fact, sometimes the medical exam can be an excuse for not getting active. The reality is that being …
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… problems. But long-term effects may depend on what caused the fluid buildup, how bad it gets, and how the baby … months of life. It's normal for a baby's head to grow a lot during the first year. But with congenital hydrocephalus, … the brain to drain the fluid. The shunt carries fluid to another part of the body (usually the belly or the heart), …
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… you exercise. Before you get started, ask your doctor or another health professional, such as physical therapist or … your joint pain gets worse after exercise, you may want to use ice on the joints that hurt or take an over-the-counter … (for example, Tylenol) or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (for example, Advil or …
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… Overview The most common cause of male infertility is low sperm count. Absence of sperm … exposure. Cancer treatment with certain kinds of chemotherapy or radiation. Antibodies that attack sperm and that … an infection, or an injury to the testicles. footnote 2 Drug use (some prescription medicines, and cannabis …
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… saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Janet and Nathan's story Janet thought 2½-year-old Nathan was too quiet during a car ride, so she looked in the rearview mirror to … your child’s body Vaccines help prevent diseases that can cause lifelong damage. For example, meningococcal disease can …
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… chemical is on your skin.) Water or a cool compress will be used to end the chemical reaction. Ointment and a dressing … deep sunburn. Keeping your skin well moisturized will help during the peeling process. Most people can go back to their … in all skin types. They can be done on the face and on other parts of the body. A light peel may also be used to …
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… you may have a harder time getting pregnant simply because you are older than when you started using birth control. … how quickly a woman's fertility returns after stopping use of patches or rings isn't available. But experts believe … control pills, don't worry. Using the pills just before a pregnancy doesn't increase the risks of miscarriage or fetal …
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… Overview Electrical nerve stimulation is a procedure that uses an electrical current to treat chronic pain . … syndrome . Electrical nerve stimulation may be used for other conditions, including multiple sclerosis and severe … or hardware failure. Infection. Leakage of spinal fluid during spinal cord stimulation. Headache from spinal cord …
