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… Beat the heat Last updated July 5, 2024 During the summer months, temperatures in British Columbia … Prickly heat rash Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (HealthLinkBC File #35b) Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat (HealthLinkBC File #35a) Sunburn Heat …
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… In some cases, a dye ( contrast material ) may be used during the MRI to show pictures of structures more clearly. … to reduce the noise. You will be asked to hold still during the scan. You may be asked to hold your breath for … technologist will watch through a window and talk with you during the test. How long the test takes The test usually …
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… pregnant, you can also spread them to your baby before or during the birth. STIs are common. But they don't always … time. Use a lubricant. If there's a lack of lubrication during intercourse, lubricants like K-Y Jelly or Astroglide … help prevent tearing of the skin. Small tears in the vagina during vaginal sex or in the rectum during anal sex allow …
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… with exercise. This type of self-monitoring is often used during the last stage of a rehab program. This is when you … contract and pump blood. When you increase your heart rate during aerobic exercise, the heart fibres become stronger … do it. Reducing how hard your heart has to work at rest and during exercise. Reducing body fat. Benefits of strength …
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… builds up in testicular tissues (nuclear medicine test). During a testicular scan, the tracer is injected into a vein … clothes. You will be given a cloth or paper covering to use during the test. The technologist cleans the site on your … are done about 15 minutes apart. You need to lie very still during each scan to avoid blurring the pictures. The camera …
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… can also spread to the fetus of a person who has syphilis during pregnancy. Testing is done on blood, body fluid, or … or treated to avoid long-term problems. Screen for syphilis during pregnancy. Syphilis during pregnancy can cause very serious problems. Confirm …
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… of lymphedema is surgery to remove lymph nodes , usually during cancer treatment. Medicines such as tamoxifen … lymphedema. Lymphedema can be present at birth or develop during puberty or adulthood. This type is called primary … or thigh-high stockings. Do gentle exercise. Using muscles during exercise naturally helps lymph fluid to circulate, …
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… Problems bonding or feeding as a newborn. Heavy alcohol use during pregnancy can also lead to miscarriage , stillbirth, … Heavy drinking (5 or more drinks on at least one occasion) during pregnancy can severely affect a developing baby. You … or growth delays. The cause of problems that are found during the test may not be clear. But the findings alert the …
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… of sleep each day. Sleep gives your brain a little holiday. During this break, your brain has time to: Grow and repair … include: Sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is breathing that stops during sleep. The problem can be mild or severe, based on … or twitching deep in the toes, ankles, knees, or hips—often during sleep. The symptoms can wake you up, disturbing your …
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… has an increased risk for a heat-related illness during a heat wave. Extensive exposure to extreme heat can … that affect a person's risk for a heat-related illness during a heat wave include: Living in cities, because heat … has an increased risk for a heat-related illness during a heat wave. Extensive exposure to extreme heat can …
