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Medical tests
… Information Test Overview A sentinel lymph node biopsy is a surgery that takes out lymph node tissue to look for cancer. … a group of nodes in the body where cancer cells may move to after they have left the original cancer site and started to spread. For example, the sentinel node (SN) for breast cancer is normally one of the lymph nodes under the …
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… or lose their appetite. These side effects usually go away after a short time. Or they can be avoided if the dose of metformin is increased slowly. If you are breastfeeding or planning to get pregnant, you and your …
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… birth weight babies Physical activity during pregnancy and after birth Labour and delivery support, including … Parenting supports and resources available to new parents Breastfeeding, infant safety, self care and baby care …
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… I Take Medicine to Treat My Health Problem? Should I Have Surgery to Treat My Health Problem? Do I Need to Go to the … doctor's office, and see if there is a number to call for after-hours service. Call a nurse line for advice. The nurse … doctor's office, and see if there is a number to call for after-hours service. Call a nurse line for advice. The nurse …
Medical tests
… are damaged. MRI of the chest may also be used to look for breast cancer. Blood vessels. Using MRI to look at blood … on to the baby. But if you are concerned, you can stop breastfeeding for up to 24 hours after the test. During this time, you can give your baby …
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… Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Surgery Other Treatment Topic … earliest signs of retinopathy and may appear a few years after the onset of diabetes. They may also burst and cause … older should have a dilated eye examination within 5 years after diabetes is diagnosed and then every year. footnote 1 …
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… such as over-the-counter pain medicine, hormones, or surgery. This decision aid is for people who have decided to … with other treatments. You may recover more quickly after embolization than after hysterectomy . This procedure can have risks and side …
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… Canada are routinely checked for jaundice within 72 hours after birth. If your baby is at risk for jaundice, your … your baby's body get rid of the extra bilirubin. If you are breastfeeding, feed your baby about 8 to 12 times every 24 …
Medical tests
… are mild and can be treated using medicine. If you breastfeed and are concerned about whether the contrast … on to the baby. But if you are concerned, you can stop breastfeeding for up to 24 hours after the test. During this time, you can give your baby …
Medications
… infant, do not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants. After applying the medication, wash and dry your hands, … if this medication, when applied to the skin, passes into breast milk. However, similar drugs, when taken by mouth, … Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. If used during breastfeeding, avoid applying the medication to the …
