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… means of masturbation, they are surgically removed from a testicle through a small incision. This method may be used … in their semen (not due to a blockage) may have genetic testing before they start ICSI to screen for genetic … follicles are developing. Your dose may change based on test results. If follicles fully develop, you are given a …
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… Smoking: Helping Someone Quit . Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action Open/close … Quitting Smoking Open/close information section Medical Tests Blood Alcohol Test Self-Test for Breath Alcohol Toxicology Tests …
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… only way to know if you have high levels of manganese is to test your water. The water supplier or well owner is responsible for testing for potential contaminants. Large public drinking … for humans to drink, and tell you if this is the case. To test your drinking water for manganese, contact your local …
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… COVID-19. These include antiviral medicines. Have COVID-19 tests available at home, or know where to get tested. If you have symptoms, get a test right away. If you test positive for COVID-19 or you're …
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… A baby who is healthy and growing may not need any tests. If an older child or teen is having symptoms, the doctor may want to see if medicines help before doing tests. If a baby is not growing as expected or treatment doesn't help a teen, the doctor may want to do tests to help find the cause of the problem. Common tests …
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… you may have toxoplasmosis, ask your doctor about getting tested. Routine testing is not recommended for most women. footnote 1 After … throat. Skin rash. How is toxoplasmosis diagnosed? A blood test can tell whether you have or have ever had …
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… electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG), and possibly a stress ECG test to assess what level of activity your heart can handle. … activity can help keep your heart and body healthy. Get tests, if you need them, before you get active. Your doctor may do tests to check how much activity your heart can safely …
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… non-regulated source like a creek or lake, get the water tested to ensure it's safe to drink. Untreated water can … or more. Have well water and other non-regulated water tested by a laboratory to see if it's safe to drink. For … see the HealthLink BC file Should I Get My Well Water Tested? Never give your baby well water that hasn't been …
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… as confusion) This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition due to a bacteria called C. difficile. … especially of: kidney disease liver disease stomach/intestinal diseases (such as colitis) Cefoxitin may cause live … medication may interfere with certain medical/laboratory tests (such as Coombs' test, urine glucose tests, serum or …
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… symptoms. If your doctor thinks you have it, you may have tests such as: A chest X-ray. Lung function tests. An echocardiogram , which is an ultrasound test of the heart. A CT scan of the lungs. You may also have …