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Medications
… infection. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your … barrier method (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during sexual activity as directed by your doctor. Do not … pain numbness/tingling of the hands/feet/arms/legs vision changes signs of infection (such as fever, chills, swollen …
Medications
… Tell your doctor right away if you notice unusual skin changes (such as skin sores/lumps, warts, change in the … check your skin before starting treatment, every 2 months during treatment, and for up to 6 months after stopping this … brain (such as severe headache, weakness on one side of the body, vision problems, trouble speaking, seizures, or …
Health topics
… Learn about the immune system The immune system is the body's natural defence system that helps fight infections by … Infection Guillain-Barré Syndrome Helping Children During Immunizations Hidden Gluten HIV (Human … Virus) Infection HIV and Exercise HIV and Fatigue HIV and Pregnancy HIV and Weight Loss HIV Home Care HIV Infection in …
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… effect on fertility. And there may be a higher risk for pregnancy problems after embolization. Fibroids usually get … it hard for you to get pregnant, or it can cause problems during a pregnancy. Over time, the size, shape, location, … hormones estrogen and progesterone can make them grow. Your body makes the highest levels of these hormones during the …
Medical tests
… be done to look for blocked blood vessels in your lungs. During an angiogram, the doctor will put a thin, flexible … in the blood vessel wall), and narrowed areas. Look for changes in the blood vessels of injured or damaged organs. … table. A strap, tape, or sandbags may be used to hold your body still. A lead apron may be placed under your genital …
Health features
… as flooding, and what you can to do stay safe and healthy during and after a flooding event in your area by using the … Flooding Preparedness Guide . On this page: Before a flood During a flood Dealing with stress and trauma After a flood Before a flood Emergency preparedness During flooding roads may be closed, you may be cut off from …
Health topics
… having problems with blood vessels in your heart and your body. You can't feel plaque building up in your arteries. … too. Our topics can help you see what tests, lifestyle changes, and treatments are right for you. To learn more, … Hemorrhagic Stroke High Blood Pressure High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy High Blood Pressure: Nutrition Tips High …
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… are going through intense physical, emotional, and mental changes. Here are some of the types of growth that happen in … relationships that don't last long. Adjusting to a changing body. The teen years are a time of lots of physical changes. … take some time for your teen to get used to their maturing body. Some typical behaviours may include: Taking a long …
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… symptoms worse. Triggers upset the delicate balance in your body, causing fluid to build up in your lungs and your body. This makes it even harder for your heart to pump. Then … to or react to the same triggers. What may cause symptom changes in one person may not have the same effect on …
Medications
… depression/other psychiatric conditions, unusual behavior changes (including possible suicidal thoughts/attempts), or … (such as recent heart attack, angina) stroke severe loss of body fluids (dehydration) low blood pressure personal or … especially drowsiness and QT prolongation (see above). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …