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… Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the rectal or vaginal area in children younger than age 12 unless your doctor tells you to. If itching affects your sleep, ask your doctor if you can take an antihistamine …
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… who have PAD . If you have trouble walking because of your symptoms, this type of program may help you walk more easily. footnote 1 Your doctor may recommend a supervised exercise program. … starts, then rest until it goes away before continuing. Your therapist may ask you to try to walk a little farther …
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… nicotine—or the chemicals it produces, such as cotinine—in your blood or urine. It's usually done by testing a sample of your blood or urine. The test is used to see if you smoke or … smoke but are using a quit-smoking aid like gum or a patch, your test result may be positive. But you may be able to get …
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… other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. The … and Tdap vaccine are offered to all students in grade 9. Your child may be offered other vaccines if they have not …
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… focus first on making lifestyle changes, such as changing your eating habits. Some non-prescription medicines are generally safe during pregnancy. But talk to your doctor or midwife before you use them. How is heartburn … below are generally safe during pregnancy. But talk to your doctor or midwife before you use them. H2 blockers. …
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… in or just below the belly button (navel) and one lower on your abdomen. The abdominal cavity, where the reproductive … centre may send you instructions on how to get ready for your surgery, or a nurse may call you with instructions before your surgery. Right after surgery, you will be taken to a …
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… Overview Brightly coloured changes in the colour of your tongue may be caused by eating or drinking something that may have stained your tongue, such as soft drinks or candy. The bright … the tongue is brushed with a soft-bristled toothbrush. If your tongue problem is from some local irritation, such as …
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… take, how much you take, and how the medicines affect you. Your doctor can tell you what side effects to expect and how … likely to get infections and to bruise or bleed easily. Your doctor can tell you what precautions to take and how … after it falls out. Nerve problems. Chemotherapy can damage your nervous system. You may notice tingling or a lack of …
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… to preventing newborn HIV infection. footnote 2 Although your health professional may not offer an HIV test as part of your routine prenatal care, it's a good idea to have one. If you have any risk factors for HIV infection, your health professional may want to give you a second test …
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… and training in aromatherapy. It is important to talk with your medical doctor to see whether aromatherapy may be helpful and safe for your specific health condition. Do not swallow the oils used … and sage) may cause uterine contractions. Talk with your doctor about any complementary health practice that you …
