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… the belly. Laparoscopic hernia surgery may have some advantages over open surgery in certain cases. Studies show that … bad reaction to the anesthesia. Infection and bleeding. Damage to the intestines or bladder if the surgery is a … as long as my hernia doesn't get worse, I'll wait. Brianna, age 32 I've had a hernia for a few years now. My doctor said …
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… to reduce the number of fetuses has a risk of miscarriage of the remaining fetuses. Early genetic testing ( … Carrying triplets or more increases the risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, and disability. Reduced … risks of reducing the number of fetuses include: Miscarriage of the other fetuses. The miscarriage rate is lower if …
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… Weight Management: Should I Use Over-the-Counter Diet Aids? Decision … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Weight Management: Should I Use Over-the-Counter Diet Aids? 1 Get the … diet aid. For more information, go to Health Canada's webpage on the safe use of weight-loss products at …
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… counselling to learn how to stop this behaviour. Jesse, age 41 I like to have things in my home and office in place … these worries through professional counselling only. Kyle, age 28 I worry all the time about my grades at school and … medicines that can help me control these urges. Jasmine, age 17 I spend most of my day reorganizing cupboards and …
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… Immune Globulin - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: ih-MYOON GLOB-you-lin Common Brand … loss of body fluids (dehydration), as well as if you are older than 65 years or are taking other drugs that may harm …
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… Shock On this page: Overview Home Treatment Overview … right away. What are the symptoms of shock? Adults and older children usually have several symptoms of shock, … right away. What are the symptoms of shock? Adults and older children usually have several symptoms of shock, …
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… Knocked-Out Tooth: First Aid On this page: Overview Overview Mouth injuries … that are forceful enough to knock out a tooth may also damage other teeth or other structures in the mouth or face, … the socket with your finger during transport. An adult or older child may be able to keep the tooth in his or her …
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… Breastfeeding at Work On this page: Overview Overview If you're going … how to drink from a bottle or from a cup if your baby is older. If you've been breastfeeding for at least a month, … how to drink from a bottle or from a cup if your baby is older. If you've been breastfeeding for at least a month, …
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… Fitness Clothing and Gear On this page: Overview Overview Some activities … both feet measured. Your foot size can change as you grow older. Often one foot is larger than the other. Shoes should … both feet measured. Your foot size can change as you grow older. Often one foot is larger than the other. Shoes should …
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… Pneumonia (Nosocomial Pneumonia) On this page: … for a long time. Are taking many antibiotics. Are 55 or older. What are the symptoms? Symptoms include a cough that … for a long time. Are taking many antibiotics. Are 55 or older. What are the symptoms? Symptoms include a cough that …