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… can cause dementia or symptoms like it. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in people older … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest. Sweating. Shortness of breath. Nausea or vomiting. Pain, …
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… problems such as depression , anxiety , and sleep apnea . Treating these conditions may get rid of your sleep problem. … night and getting up at the same time each morning. Not eating too much or drinking alcohol before bed. Not getting … night and getting up at the same time each morning. Not eating too much or drinking alcohol before bed. Not getting …
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… are certified to: Diagnose and treat all forms of eye disease. Prescribe and administer diagnostic and therapeutic … corrective lenses or other therapies. Detect signs of disease and refer you to other health providers, when … prescribe corrective lenses, or diagnose or treat eye diseases. All provinces require completion of a 1- to 4-year …
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… blood, contains antibodies that protect the body against diseases. When you are given an immunoglobulin, your body … from blood, they are purified so that they can't pass on diseases to the person who receives them. Specific types of immunoglobulin are made to protect against specific diseases. Immunoglobulin injections may: Give short-term …
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… infections, or health problems such as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, pelvic pain, and stomach … Nerve Block for Pain Relief Pain Diary Treatment Overview Treating chronic pain can be challenging. And it may take … Nerve Block for Pain Relief Pain Diary Treatment Overview Treating chronic pain can be challenging. And it may take …
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… medication to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Eating several small meals, not eating before treatment, or limiting activity may help … medication to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Eating several small meals, not eating before treatment, or …
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… can also be directly caused by: A medical condition or disease. Examples include: Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . A blood clot, such as a deep vein … . Scarring of the lungs, such as pulmonary fibrosis . Lung disease. Panic disorder. Thyroid problems, such as Graves' …
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… between calcium and phosphate may be disrupted by some diseases or infections. For this reason, phosphate and … may be done to check phosphate levels if you have kidney disease or bone disease. It helps find problems with certain glands, such as …
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… make them safe and effective to protect your child from disease. Each vaccine contains a small amount of the disease germ (virus or bacteria) or parts of the germ. … cough) bacteria, and tetanus toxoid. Vaccines do not cause disease because the germs are either dead or weakened and …
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… more about symptoms of COVID-19, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control: Symptoms . If you have symptoms If you have … or testing. If you need testing, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control: Testing for COVID-19 to learn more about … self-isolate and ending self-isolation, visit BC Centre for Disease Control: Self-Isolation and Self-Monitoring . To …