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… Bunion Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Bunion surgery … are no guarantees that a bunion surgery will fully relieve your pain. A regional anesthetic that affects only the foot …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are ticks? Ticks are tiny bugs, about the size of a … blue-grey in colour. This is called an engorged ick. What should I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick on your skin, you need to remove it as soon as possible. Check …
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… Basics What is clubfoot? Clubfoot (also called talipes equinovarus) … factors that is not well understood. If someone in your family has clubfoot, then it is more likely to occur in … nerve, muscle, and bone systems, such as stroke or brain injury. What are the symptoms? Clubfoot is painless in a …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … medications (such as pain/fever drugs or cough-and-cold products). Check the labels on all your medicines to … your heart rate or blood pressure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … medications (such as pain/fever drugs or cough-and-cold products). Check the labels on all your medicines to … your heart rate or blood pressure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely …
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… for a Lumbar Herniated Disc On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Discectomy is surgery to … and their daily routine soon after surgery. In some cases, your doctor may suggest a rehabilitation program. This may …
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… page: What is tooth decay? Tooth decay is damage that occurs when germs (bacteria) in your mouth make acids that eat away at a tooth. It can lead … you can take steps at home to relieve it. Use ice or cold packs on the outside of your cheek for 10 to 15 minutes …
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… sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron … guidelines for offering cow milk Cow milk can increase the risk of iron deficiency if it’s introduced too early. You … skim, 1% and 2% cow milk and plain fortified soy beverage. What are some iron-rich meals and snacks I can offer my …
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… page: What is a fungal nail infection? A fungal nail infection is an infection that occurs when a fungus attacks your fingernail, toenail, or nail bed. Fungi can attack your … nail. Cutting nails too short is a common cause of nail injury. Athlete's Foot Ingrown Toenail …
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… childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for you to get tested for … HIV, visit HealthLinkBC File #08m HIV and HIV Tests . What are the chances of passing HIV to my baby? If you are …