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… The doctor will do a physical examination and ask about your family's health history and your child's past … that isn't getting better, starts to bleed or ooze fluid, or causes pain. Feeding problems that aren't relieved … related to CP. Treatments for muscle spasms are the most common medicines used for people who have CP. Some are …
Medical tests
… best seen with an MRI. In many cases MRI gives information about structures in the body that can't be seen as well with … when X-rays and other tests are not clear. MRI is done more commonly than other tests to check for certain bone and … infection in the bone or joint, is present. A collection of fluid is found, which could mean you have an infection. …
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… pain, and make it easier for you to do your daily tasks. A common symptom of osteoarthritis is pain after activity, … joints, then try a little exercise. You might also think about using assistive devices, such as splints or braces, … pain, and make it easier for you to do your daily tasks. A common symptom of osteoarthritis is pain after activity, …
Medications
… is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that … Learn the proper way to give injections. If you have any questions about the use of this medication, consult your … azole antifungals (such as ketoconazole), bupropion, fluoxetine, macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin), …
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… roots (see figure 1). Nerve roots normally float in the fluid-filled canal. Figure 2 shows a small herniated disc … the bones or nerves of the spine. The tumours that most commonly spread to the spine include those from prostate, … treated using medicine. If you breastfeed and are concerned about whether the contrast material used in this test is …
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… pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating is about the foods you eat and more. It’s about preparing and … more fibre. Fibre helps prevent constipation, which is more common as we age. If you increase the amount of fibre you eat, drink enough fluid to keep your bowel movements soft. A type of fibre …
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… Overview If you have a mental health problem, you may worry about what other people will think of you. In many cases, no … others see you. The way you act and treat others can help influence people's attitudes toward you and toward mental … mental health care team. Substance use disorder , which is common with some mental health problems, may make your life …
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… Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) vaccine. For more information about the MMRV vaccine, see HealthLinkBC File #14e Measles, … to get the vaccine than to get measles, mumps or rubella. Common reactions to the vaccine may include soreness, … and swelling of glands in the cheeks or neck can occur about 7 to 12 days after getting the vaccine. Temporary …
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… vaccine than to get measles, mumps, rubella or varicella. Common reactions to the MMRV vaccine may include soreness, … that looks like measles, rubella or chickenpox may occur about 1 to 2 weeks after the vaccine. Very rarely, a person … or by kissing. Varicella can also be spread by contact with fluid from the chickenpox or shingles blisters. Measles , …
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… expect or try as your newborn grows. Managing feedings At about 3 weeks, you can try to delay feeding for a short time … the urine during your newborn's first 3 days of life. It's common for newborns to pass crystals in the urine, which … have stools more often. Sleep patterns Sleep habits are influenced by a baby's temperament and feeling of being well …
