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… control methods will not work for you. An important time when your bones continue to build up is during your teenage … bones (osteoporosis), which can lead to broken bones when you are older. Talk with your doctor about the risks … as nelfinavir, nevirapine), among others. Tell your doctor when you start any new drug, and discuss if you should use …
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… and get the right care after that. You, the person who is caring for you, and your discharge planner work together to … Write down any questions you have about what will happen when you get home, what your family can do to help, or who's … and get the right care after that. You, the person who is caring for you, and your discharge planner work together to …
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… the vagina; painful sexual intercourse; or pain or burning when you urinate. Men can also get yeast infections, most … infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms help prevent … package for damage. Do not use a condom that has been damaged. Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom that is …
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… of the neck, under the jaw, or behind the ears often swell when you have a cold or sore throat. More serious infections … become tender after an injury, such as a cut or bite, or when a tumour or infection occurs in the mouth, head, or … or another cause. Infections Swollen glands often occur when the body fights infections from colds, insect bites, or …
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… Most people with Paget's disease have no symptoms. When symptoms occur, the most common ones are: Bone pain. It … hearing loss. Some people may need surgery to replace a damaged hip or knee joint. How can you care for yourself? … hearing loss. Some people may need surgery to replace a damaged hip or knee joint. How can you care for yourself? …
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… Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (PDF, 739 KB). When zero alcohol is the safest choice There are many situations where no alcohol is the safest option: When pregnant or trying to get pregnant. Drinking alcohol … and water) by the liver for removal by the lungs and urine. When all the alcohol is processed and eliminated from the …
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… tiny and don't affect your heart's ability to do its job. When is catheter ablation done? Catheter ablation might be … Don't have catheter ablation Don't have catheter ablation When you have an episode, you try vagal manoeuvres, such as … good. Betty, age 57 I'm not really bothered by my symptoms when I have an episode. I can usually stop it with vagal …
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… having to urinate more often or having a burning feeling when you urinate. Conditions that may cause a change in your … ovarian cysts may cause pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding when you aren't having your period. Vaginal infections If … pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) . An infection may occur when there is a change in the normal balance of organisms in …
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… the airway and decreases the chance that it will collapse when you inhale. Other oral breathing devices supply … to the tongue muscles to prevent the airway from collapsing when you sleep. Oral breathing devices may reduce snoring or … the airway and decreases the chance that it will collapse when you inhale. Other oral breathing devices supply …
