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… Disinfecting drinking water Waterborne infections in B.C. Preventing waterborne infections for people with weakened …
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… wear a rigid shield over your eye. Use an over-the-counter pain reliever such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), if needed. Be … scratchy feeling in the eye or mild discomfort. If you have pain, contact your doctor immediately. Pain may be a sign that there is a problem. Watch for signs …
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… in the jaw. Ice therapy to reduce swelling and relieve pain. Massage to relieve overall muscle tension. Training to … electrical current is thought to interfere with the body's pain signals. TENS relaxes muscles, improves blood circulation, and relieves pain. The effectiveness of TENS varies, but it seems to work …
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… or pudendal nerve entrapment. Pudendal neuralgia can cause pain, especially when you sit. You may have pain in your buttocks, genitals ( scrotum , penis, or vulva ), urethra, or perineum. You may have pain or problems with sex. Chronic …
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… as they should. Symptoms may include numbness, tingling, or pain in the back and legs. The condition is rare. It can be … may include: Low back numbness, tingling, burning, or pain. Headaches. Muscle spasms and cramps in the back and … counselling. Sometimes spinal cord stimulation is used for pain. Surgery is rarely part of treatment. For some people, …
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… during the first few days. This is often called after pains. Cramps may be more painful if you have given birth before and are often felt … ask your health care provider about taking medication for pain. Call your health care provider if: Your flow gets …
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… Overview When you have low back pain, try these steps to help you move from sitting to … you can. Slumping or slouching alone may not cause low back pain, but after the back has been strained or injured, bad posture can make pain worse. "Good posture" generally means your ears, …
