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… time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the … extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a million, of a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. This … Speak with your health care provider if your child: Had a life-threatening reaction to a previous dose of a measles, …
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… with lupus have only mild symptoms. But the disease is lifelong and can become severe. Lupus may cause problems … can keep doing their regular daily activities. Help your family and friends understand your limits and needs when your symptoms flare. Build a support system of family, friends, and health professionals. What Increases …
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… You are more likely to get the disease if it runs in your family. What causes it? In Canada, the most common cause of … women are more likely than men to develop thyroid disease. Family history. Hypothyroidism tends to run in families. … the likelihood of having hypothyroidism in the future. Some lifelong conditions. Type 1 diabetes, vitiligo (an …
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… of the muscles that support the organs of the pelvis . A family history of vulvodynia. In most cases, vulvar pain is … Be felt during and after sex. Flare up when you sit on a bicycle, put in a tampon, or wipe your vulva. Other symptoms … may hurt to have sex. All of these things can affect your life, work, and relationships. Here are some things that may …
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… Have a sleep study. Don't have a sleep study. Instead, use lifestyle changes to try to improve sleep. Key points to … Primary Medical Reviewer Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson …
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… More important Stress incontinence lowers my quality of life. My quality of life is not too bad. More important … Internal Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Avery L. Seifert MD … Internal Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Primary Medical Reviewer Avery L. Seifert MD …
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… followed by 28 days without this medication, repeating the cycle until your doctor directs you to stop. Each ampule of … (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG) family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in … (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG) family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in …
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… compared to the group that had DBS of the GPi. Quality of life was similar between the two groups. Risks Risks of DBS … C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine G. Frederick Wooten MD - Neurology Current …
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… can include seizures and bleeding in the brain. Life-threatening problems can happen. (About 5 out of 100 … E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Martin Steinberg MD - Hematology Current as …
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… probably need to take the supplements for the rest of your life. How can you prevent it? Most people who eat animal … Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: …