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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is constipation? Constipation is when you have bowel … Normal bowel movements are soft and pass easily through your body. Do I need to have a bowel movement every day? No, … fibre per serving are considered high fibre. If you are at risk for a bowel obstruction, check with your health care …
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… Myelitis On this page: What is acute flaccid myelitis? Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) … Nile virus and ones that can cause other illnesses, such as colds or rashes. What are the symptoms? The main symptom is … as in the arms and legs. And you will have an MRI to check your spinal cord. You may also have other tests, such as …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … of skin more sensitive to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths, and sunlamps. Use a sunscreen and … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do …
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… good habits are in place, it's easier to resist bad ones. Your child's habits start with you The most important thing … are more likely to build those habits in their own lives. What follows is help and advice for building good, lifelong … Staying Active in Hot Weather Quick Tips: Staying Active in Cold Weather Exercise and Physical Activity Ideas Staying …
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… of diseases, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cold sores , chickenpox, measles , influenza (flu), and some … infection that is causing symptoms. Check a person after exposure to a virus. For example, a viral test may be done … that may be present and the sample that will be tested. Your health professional will give you any specific …
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… Pacemaker On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview A pacemaker is a small … device. It sends out mild electrical signals that keep your heart beating normally. The signals are painless. It …
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… works. Be sure you know how to take this medication and what other drugs you should avoid taking with it. See also … medications (such as pain/fever drugs or cough-and-cold products). Check the labels on all your medicines to … change happens faster and more completely than usual, which increases the risk of very serious side effects. Get medical …
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… page: What is carbon monoxide poisoning? Carbon monoxide poisoning … is that when you breathe it, it replaces the oxygen in your blood . Without oxygen, cells throughout the body die, … Fuel-burning heating systems and appliances are used during cold weather, when doors and windows are closed. Chimneys in …
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… Tonsillectomy On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A tonsillectomy is surgery to remove … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Scaling for Gum Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Root planing and scaling is one of … cleans between the gums and the teeth down to the roots . Your dentist may need to use a local anesthetic to numb …
