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… may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when water may be covered in snow or has … by drinking water or by getting it on your skin during recreational activities (swimming, boating or waterskiing, etc.). During a cyanobacteria bloom, water will both look bad and …
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… may have trouble talking in full sentences or breathing during activity. Severe chest pain occurs, or chest pain is … function. If you are active, you may be short of breath during activities that didn't used to cause this problem. If … still get treatment to make you as comfortable as possible during the time you have left. Hospice palliative care …
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… stools and cramping for a few days. How It Is Done During the test The colon is filled with a contrast material … can be tiring. Also, the anal area can become quite sore during the process. Warm sitz baths or a local anesthetic … stools and cramping for a few days. How It Is Done During the test The colon is filled with a contrast material …
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… Most people can get sick with influenza several times during their lives. An influenza vaccine is the best … before being immunized. People with egg allergies can be safely immunized with an influenza vaccine. Myth: The … that health experts think will likely cause influenza during the current influenza season. The vaccines do not …
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… active role in managing a health condition. Osteoarthritis: Exercising With Arthritis What Increases Your Risk You're … and Orthotics Coping With Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis: Exercising With Arthritis Quick Tips: Modifying Your Home … active role in managing a health condition. Osteoarthritis: Exercising With Arthritis What Increases Your Risk You're …
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… and friends. You may need help from your family or friends during a manic episode. This is even more important if you … and counselling. It can be tempting to stop treatment during a manic episode because the symptoms feel good. But … Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder: Helping Someone During a Manic Episode Current as of: October 20, …
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… situation, in a short period of time (2 hours or less). During a binge, they feel out of control and feel unable to … you've eaten (purging) by making yourself vomit, fasting, exercising too much, or misusing laxatives, diuretics , … over the binge-purge cycle. Repeated vomiting, fasting, exercising too much, or misusing laxatives, diuretics , …
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… to consider if you want to care for your family member during an emergency: Is your home suitable and accessible … a safe home temperature? This is particularly important during extreme hot or cold weather Do they have behaviours …
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… or keeping an erection. Have vaginal dryness or urinate during sex. Have muscle stiffness that can make sex … or keeping an erection. Have vaginal dryness or urinate during sex. Have muscle stiffness that can make sex …
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… (open or laparoscopic) you'll have to watch your activity during recovery. If you had open surgery, it's important to … (open or laparoscopic) you'll have to watch your activity during recovery. If you had open surgery, it's important to …
