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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health … programs. These programs increase awareness of the risks of driving under the influence of substances Outreach … to reverse an opioid poisoning. This helps prevent brain injury and death Overdose prevention services. These …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infections On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … sex) with someone that you know or think has an STI. Yes Exposure to STI No Exposure to STI Are you taking medicine … things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . …
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… On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests … If you have symptoms of a possible ectopic pregnancy, your doctor will likely do a pelvic examination, a blood … put you at risk for having one. Smoking or vaping tobacco increases your risk for ectopic pregnancy. If you need help …
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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 … to move the catheters. The catheters use extreme heat or cold to destroy the areas in your heart that are causing the …
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… tables is a more detailed explanation of each symptom. Tell your doctor if you experience any of these less common symptoms. Symptoms of congestion Symptom What happens? What causes it? Cough Most commonly a dry … of poor blood flow to the kidneys). Kidneys Feeling cold in arms, legs, hands, and feet May feel cold due to …
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… On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens When to Call Examinations and Tests Treatment … cause it. You are more likely to get it if other people in your family have it. What are the symptoms? The main … and the pancreas . Inflammatory bowel disease, which also increases the risk of melanoma, a serious type of skin …
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… is detected, hearing tests should be conducted once a year. What are the signs that you may have hearing loss? You may … what people say Have ringing, hissing or clicking noises in your ear What are the different types of hearing loss? There … of cognitive decline Are at greater risk of falling which increases with the severity of the hearing loss The …
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… children, but they can also include friends and caregivers. What types of abuse or neglect can happen to older adults? … personal problems or stresses, they might be at greater risk of harming or neglecting others. These factors may … Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) to receive guidance about your concern. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There …
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… page: Overview Who Can Donate How to Prepare How It Is Done What Happens After Donation Risks Testing Donated Blood … shouldn't donate blood if you feel like you're getting a cold or influenza (flu). Before you donate, a health … where certain diseases are common, and any behaviour that increases your risk for certain diseases, such as drug use …
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… Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is stuttering? Stuttering is a speech problem in which … may be caused by brain damage, such as after a head injury or a stroke. What are the symptoms? People who … words or phrases that aren't related. You may notice that your child stutters more when he or she is excited, anxious, …
