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… contact a travel clinic. The vaccine is usually given as 1 dose. Some people may need additional doses of the vaccine. Speak with your health care provider … called anaphylaxis. This may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If …
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… sugar too. This can prevent serious and permanent health problems from long-term high blood sugar. Remember these key … tips for giving insulin shots: Make sure you have the right dose of insulin, especially if you are giving two types of … alcohol wipe or a cotton ball dipped in alcohol. If you are using an insulin pen, you will need a needle that works with …
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… medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast-Conserving … Surgery. You may have surgery to remove tumours that are causing symptoms. Medicines. For example, corticosteroids may … stress. Massage and biofeedback to reduce pain and tension. Breathing exercises to help you relax. Talk with your doctor …
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… some people may worry about having sex. Or they may have problems having sex or enjoying sex. If you are having sexual problems, talk with your doctor. Your doctor can help you … reasons to avoid sex for a while. If you have serious heart problems and have symptoms, like chest pain, when you do …
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… conditions. Let the doctor know if your child has any heart problems or heart defects or if there is a family history of these problems. This may affect what type of medicine the doctor … If they don't go away, the doctor may need to adjust the dose or timing of the medicine. Or the doctor may need to …
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… The goal of stroke rehab is to help you recover, prevent problems, and regain skills you may have lost or to make the … within your home, family, and community. Help prevent problems like falls or a blood clot in a vein (deep vein … may not be able to think clearly. You may have trouble focusing or remembering. Perception. It may be hard to do …
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… adjusting vision when entering a dark room. Trouble focusing on close or faraway objects. Dark spots in the centre … about age 40, when reading glasses often become necessary. Problems with the structures of the eye. Problems in the brain. Problems in the blood vessels of the …
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… or through a skin patch)? What amount do I take each time (dose)? How often should it be taken (for example, 3 times a … the common side effects (those that do not usually cause problems)? What side effects should I report if I experience … the common side effects (those that do not usually cause problems)? What side effects should I report if I experience …
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… What is shift work sleep disorder? What problems can it cause? Shift work sleep disorder is trouble … shift—for example, starting at 4 a.m.—also may have sleep problems. Rotating shift work also can be hard. In these … such as a clock. Wear earplugs to block sounds. Try using a fan or "white noise" machine. This may be useful if …
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… sure the person eats well. You can also help manage sleep problems. Your loved one may also need help with bladder and … medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines? … Starts speaking more slowly than in the past. Starts using poor judgment and making wrong decisions. May have …
