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… help decrease low back pain. There is little proof that cold will help. footnote 1 But some people do find that heat or cold help them. Follow these suggestions if you would like … or vigorous exercise. Always keep a damp cloth between your skin and the cold pack, and press firmly against all …
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… how codeine works. Be sure you know how to take codeine and what other drugs you should avoid taking with it. See also … change happens faster and more completely than usual, which increases the risk of very serious side effects. Get medical … labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that …
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… page: What is primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)? Primary biliary … (ALP) and antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA) in the blood. Your doctor may also conduct an imaging test such as an … and pneumonia. Because people with PBC have a high risk of getting osteoporosis , you should have periodic bone …
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… page: What is scabies? Scabies is a condition of very itchy skin caused by tiny mites that burrow into your skin. The itching is caused by an allergic reaction to … can spread it to another person before you have symptoms. What are the symptoms? Scabies has two main symptoms: Severe …
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… page: What is diverticulosis? Diverticulosis is a condition that … Include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains in your diet each day. These foods are high in fibre. Drink … the formation of new pouches (diverticula) and lower the risk for diverticulitis. How can you prevent it? Eating a …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … death. Be sure you know how to take hydromorphone and what other drugs you should avoid taking with it. See also … labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What should seniors know about the inactivated influenza … even save lives. As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For … website at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . The inactivated influenza …
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… page: What is malocclusion? Malocclusion means having crooked, … severe, it can even cause problems with eating or speaking. What causes it? Malocclusion is usually caused by problems … an orthodontist. An orthodontist will: Ask questions about your or your child's past health. Check the mouth and teeth. …
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… page: What is Munchausen syndrome by proxy? Munchausen syndrome by … in which a caregiver makes up or causes an illness or injury in a person under their care, such as a child, an … of the child's symptoms and other related events. Talk with your doctor about your concerns. Report your concerns to …
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… Self-Care Surgery What is a bunion? A bunion is an enlargement of bone or … toe also bends inward, and the joint swells or enlarges. What causes a bunion? You may get bunions if: The way your foot is shaped puts too much pressure on your big toe …