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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … health needs. Warning There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as heart … labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that …
Medications
… of blood flow problems in the fingers or toes (such as coldness, numbness, pain, or skin color changes) unusual … condition called serotonin syndrome/toxicity. The risk increases if you are also taking other drugs that increase … your heart rate or blood pressure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely …
Health topics
… muscle and bone loss, support brain health, and lower the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease and type 2 … of Canada) Healthy eating for seniors handbook Supporting your condition Food safety  People ages 60 and over are at an increased risk of getting food-borne illness. Read about how to make …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … as a single injection at least 2 weeks before possible exposure to typhoid fever. It can be given every 2 years … 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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… Self-Care Surgery What is pelvic organ prolapse? Pelvic organ prolapse means that a pelvic organ—such as your bladder—has moved from its normal position and is … correct constipation. The straining caused by constipation increases pressure from the bowel on the vaginal wall and …
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… breast milk Last updated August 12, 2012 Once you have your breastfeeding routine well established - typically … hand express or pump your milk. Here's some advice on what to consider. Watch a video on how to express breast … Take the pump pieces apart. Rinse milk off pump pieces with cold water. Wash with hot, soapy water and rinse well. Air …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … muscle pain in the arms/legs tingling/numbness feeling of coldness in the hands/feet blue fingers/toes severe … 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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… Self-Care What is diabetic kidney disease? Diabetic kidney disease is damage to your kidneys caused by diabetes. This is sometimes called … in your target range. Do not smoke. Smoking raises your risk of many health problems, including diabetic kidney …
Medical tests
… another test is done to confirm a syphilis infection. Your doctor may choose from many tests to screen for and … disease or condition before any symptoms appear. This increases the chance of finding the infection when it can be … of the first test are uncertain. You have had repeated exposure to syphilis, such as from repeated unprotected …
Medications
… 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 use buprenorphine 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 …