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… Breast Implant Surgery for Breast Reconstruction On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … you will have bandages over the surgery sites. You may wear a special bra that holds your bandages in place. You may … after mastectomy. It may also be done for women who have problems with breast development. Breast reconstruction may …
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… Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … tank need to be pumped out regularly (usually every 2 to 3 years). A septic system pump-out contractor can do this … of sludge to renew bacterial activity How can I prevent problems with my sewage system? Onsite sewage systems can be …
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… of nosebleed are: Blowing or picking the nose. Structural problems in the nose, either present from birth (congenital) … Minor health problems, such as colds or allergies. Minor injuries to the nose. Medicines. Be safe with medicines. … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Nosebleeds that …
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… Preventing Falls in Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Every year, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves. … If you wear bifocal or progressive lenses, you may have problems as you step off curbs or climb stairs. See about …
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… bladder. UTIs in older men are often related to prostate problems. Having an enlarged prostate can limit the body's … can then get into the urinary tract and cause infection. Learn more Cranberry Juice and Urinary Tract Infections … Cord Injury Pregnancy Prostatitis Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Urinary Tract Infections in …
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… of the brain, that can lead to seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people with mumps get mumps meningitis, … in permanent damage or sterility. Mumps infection in the early stage of pregnancy may increase the rate of … spread the mumps virus to other people. Symptoms can appear from 12 to 25 days after mumps virus infection. What if …
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… Finding Good Footwear On this page: Overview Overview The … tips on good footwear may prevent toe, foot, or ankle problems or injuries. Have your feet measured regularly. The size of …
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… Fitness: Getting Around Barriers to Exercise On this page: Overview Overview Even when you … and the excuses you make to avoid something you dislike or fear. Why don't you exercise? For a few days or a week, write … do. Read or talk with experienced people about preventing injuries. Have someone with experience watch you exercise to …
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… Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation On this page: Treatment Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … a catheter ablation, the doctor destroys tiny areas in the heart that are firing off abnormal electrical impulses and … catheter ablation works include older age and some health problems. footnote 1 You can help lower the chance of atrial …
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… Prediabetes On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens … diabetes. You may also avoid or delay some of the serious problems that you can get when you have diabetes, such as heart attack, stroke, and heart, eye, nerve, and kidney …