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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor … hydration and nutrition will depend on: The benefits and risks of using (or not using) these treatments. Talk with …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chlamydia? Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted … The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and urethra … cause symptoms. Symptoms may appear 2 to 3 weeks after exposure to the bacteria. Sometimes it can take as long as 6 …
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… On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens Prenatal Care Self-Care … twins tend to run in families. This means that if anyone in your family has had fraternal twins, you're more likely to … problems is higher in a multiple pregnancy, and the risk increases with each extra baby you carry at the same time. …
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… Document Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese What are HPV vaccines? The HPV vaccines protect against … sexual orientation Males who are street-involved Contact your health care provider to get immunized. Unless mentioned … There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns …
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… to take opioids, here are some things to remember. Keep your doctor informed. You can develop opioid use disorder. … It's easy to misuse opioids if you take a dose other than what's prescribed by your doctor. This can lead to … tongue, or throat. Signs of an overdose, including:    Cold, clammy skin. Confusion. Severe nervousness or …
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… (OCD) On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview … includes a type of cognitive behavioural therapy called exposure and response prevention (ERP). ERP slowly increases your contact with the thing that causes worries or …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to … concerns that they are not hearing well or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? … of the brain or nervous system Excessive or prolonged noise exposure without use of ear protection What can I do to …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor … incontinence. And sometimes symptoms come back. Surgery has risks, including trouble urinating after surgery, injury to …
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… Meniscus Repair On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … that stabilizes and cushions the knee joint. Whether or not your tear can be repaired depends on the type of the tear . … rather than removing it. Meniscus removal (meniscectomy) increases your risk of arthritis later in life. Learn more …
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… Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests … time or another. For some, the symptoms are ongoing. But your symptoms are only a sexual problem if they bother you … So can relationship problems. Other causes include an injury or disease, aging, and taking certain medicines. But …