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… doctor if a person with Down syndrome: Acts differently or stops doing things that they used to. These may be a sign of … or an illness. Shows signs of mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression . Depression may be triggered by a big … or an illness. Shows signs of mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression . Depression may be triggered by a big …
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… that your surgery won't succeed for another reason. These thoughts are common. Many people write an advance care plan … that your surgery won't succeed for another reason. These thoughts are common. Many people write an advance care plan …
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… hands and wear gloves or other protection before you try to stop the bleeding. Return any skin flap to its normal … Hold the pressure for 15 minutes. Mild bleeding usually stops on its own or slows to an ooze or trickle after 15 … pressure. If moderate to severe bleeding has not slowed or stopped, keep putting direct pressure on the wound while …
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… Vaginal symptoms may clear up on their own once you stop taking a medicine. A yeast infection can be treated … who prescribed the medicine to determine whether you should stop taking it or take a different one. An appointment may … necessary. If you are taking a non-prescription medicine, stop taking it. Call your doctor if you feel you need to …
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… able to do this yourself for minor wounds. You'll have to stop any bleeding, clean the wound, and perhaps bandage the wound. Stopping the bleeding Put on medical gloves, if available, … to peek after a few minutes to see whether bleeding has stopped. If blood soaks through the cloth, apply another one …
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… can cause leg cramps. Muscle cramps may also occur when you stop using some medicines, such as steroids or opioids. Call … before taking another dose. The medicine may need to be stopped, changed, or the dose adjusted. An appointment may … If you are taking any medicine not prescribed by a doctor, stop taking the medicine. Talk to your doctor if you think …
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… it because it makes you feel good. So when you try to stop smoking, you go through nicotine withdrawal . You feel … one-on-one, or Internet counselling are more likely to stop smoking. Counsellors can help you with practical ideas … your chances of quitting. Enroll in an online or in-person stop-smoking class or program. Your provincial ministry of …
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… or MAC). It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not … to take this medication until your doctor tells you to stop. To treat infection, take this drug as directed by your … to take this medication until your doctor tells you to stop. Stopping the medication too early on your own may …
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… a spot in the small intestine and the bleeding does not stop. (The bleeding stops on its own in most people.) When surgery is needed to stop the bleeding. It is important to locate exactly the …
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… of abnormal bleeding. If you are injured, apply pressure to stop the bleeding. Realize that it will take longer than you are used to for the bleeding to stop. If you can't get the bleeding to stop, call your doctor. When to call for help Call 9-1-1 …