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… recommended and provided free to pregnant people in every pregnancy. The vaccine should be given at 27-32 weeks of … condition that results in weakness and paralysis of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, … that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very serious if the breathing muscles are …
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… become dehydrated very quickly. Dehydration occurs when the body loses water more quickly than it is replaced. When your … hard to keep places clean. For example, when a caregiver changes the messy diaper of a child who has rotavirus … clue. If your child has diarrhea and other symptoms during the winter or early spring (about November through …
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… in two ways. When it's given from a machine outside the body, it's called external beam radiation, or EBRT. When … Feeling very tired (fatigue). Loss of appetite. Skin changes, if you have external radiation. The skin in the … over the course of several years. Some side effects start during treatment and go away when it's finished. Others …
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… over can lead to back and neck problems. Keep your baby's body and head aligned straight. The baby's head should be straight with the body, not turned to one side or tilted up or down while … baby. This will help you and your baby be more comfortable during feeding. There are several breastfeeding positions. …
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… you are taking, especially if they cause any side effects during exercise. Which medicines affect exercise? This table … exercise. This drug may affect your ECG by causing T-wave changes and arrhythmias both at rest and during exercise. … exercise. This drug may affect your ECG by causing T-wave changes and arrhythmias both at rest and during exercise. …
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… the chance of kidney problems, drink plenty of fluids during treatment unless otherwise directed by your doctor. … plan to become pregnant. Zoledronic acid may stay in your body for many years. You should not become pregnant while … of urine, muscle spasms, muscle weakness, mental/mood changes, irregular heartbeat, seizures. Notes Lab and/or …
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… medicines that make you unconscious. It affects your whole body. When it's used, you will be unaware. You won't feel pain during the procedure. It also causes you to forget things … and right after the procedure. It also affects many of your body's normal functions, such as those that control …
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… cancer is cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. When colon or rectal cancer spreads, it most often … it spreads to the lungs, bones, or other organs in the body. Colon and rectal cancers can return months or years … to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours. It may be given during surgery or combined with chemotherapy …
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… may cause other symptoms depending on the area of the body affected. Symptoms of late-stage testicular cancer may … is one of the most curable forms of cancer, especially during its early stages. If you have symptoms, see a doctor … and that men should talk to their doctor if they notice any changes in their testicles. footnote 1 Monthly testicular …
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… is a cut, or incision, made in the perineum during childbirth. The perineum is the tissue between the … it may be needed if the baby's heart rate drops too much during pushing. Or it may be done if the baby's position is … medicine. Labour and Delivery Pregnancy Citations Hobson S, et al. (2019). No. …
