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… vary from province to province. Talk with your doctor about how much vitamin D you need. Health Canada … recommended dietary allowance (RDA) Talk with your doctor about how much and what sources of supplements are right for … to get enough calcium and vitamin D. Talk to your doctor about how you can get the right amount through supplements …
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… for it before you start chemotherapy. Talk to your doctor about your treatment plan. Find out if the cancer drug … are available to prevent nausea and vomiting. Talk about your concerns, no matter how small. The more you know about your treatment, the more you will feel in control and …
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… Laboratory (lab) tests give your doctor information about your health. While these tests help give a clear idea … it's no news, if you had a test and then never heard back about the results. If you're waiting for lab results and you … causing a problem. What the Results Mean You can learn more about your lab results in several ways. Ask your doctor to …
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… this may be an unsettling time. It's common to be concerned about becoming infected with the virus. But hospitals and … are avoiding clinics and hospitals because they're worried about COVID-19. But health emergencies like heart attacks … you may have your temperature taken. You'll be asked about any symptoms, such as a fever, a cough, or shortness …
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… people have different transit times, experts disagree about how useful this test is. Some doctors do not recommend … before having a bowel transit time test. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines … will show up on an X-ray. Follow your doctor's instructions about when to take the capsules. You may take only one …
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… another pregnancy, you may want to talk to your doctor about genetic counselling. What are the symptoms? The most … sleep position. Talk to your doctor if you are concerned about the shape of your baby's head. Your doctor will: Look … later. If your child needs surgery, talk with your doctor about what to expect. It may help to see some …
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… detect light entering the eye and send signals to the brain about what the eye sees. But when the retina detaches, it no … retinal detachment, your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms. You will be asked about your past eye problems and risk factors. The doctor …
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… footnote 2 Posterior tibial nerve stimulation may help about half of the people who get it. In one study, about 5 out of 10 people who had the treatment were better … only included a small number of women. In those studies, about half of women had some improvement in urinary …
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… a same-day surgery centre. The operation on one eye takes about 10 to 15 minutes. The entire process usually takes … less than 6 dioptres , studies showed that after surgery, about: footnote 1 67 to 72 out of 100 had 20/20 vision or … 6 and 12 dioptres, studies showed that after surgery, about: footnote 1 48 to 64 out of 100 had 20/20 vision or …
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… to the process after other heart surgeries. You will spend about 1 to 2 weeks in the hospital after surgery. You may … selected people, a heart transplant can be very successful. About 87 out of 100 people who have a heart transplant survive for at least 1 year. About 60 out of 100 survive 10 years. footnote 1 Most people …