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… may stay in the hospital overnight. And in some cases, your doctor may recommend that you stay in the hospital. … in the eye. You will probably have a checkup with your eye specialist the day after surgery. Any activity that … from the eye. These problems can increase the pressure in your eye even more and increase the risk of infection. …
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… over time. The presence or lack of symptoms may help your doctor determine whether acute kidney injury or chronic … in the blood points to a decrease in kidney function. Your doctor will compare these levels to previous tests to find out if your kidney problem is acute or chronic. An ultrasound of …
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… pads if needed. Do not have sex or place anything in your vagina for 2 to 4 weeks after the treatment or until your doctor tells you it is okay. Most people can return to … with HPV tests, Pap tests, or colposcopic examinations. Your doctor will tell you what follow-up tests you should …
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… by the NNHPD before they can be sold in Canada. Always tell your doctor if you are using a natural health product or if … are thinking about combining a natural health product with your conventional medical treatment. It may not be safe to forgo your conventional medical treatment and rely only on a …
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… free for everyone 6 months and older. It's important to get your flu vaccine to protect yourself this fall and winter. To learn more, visit  … common cold and COVID-19. If you are sick, stay home until your fever is gone to help prevent the spread of the flu or …
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… with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash … and Asia into B.C. in the spring and summer will increase your risk of Cyclospora infection To reduce your risk of infection, it is recommended to eat cooked or …
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… penetrate an egg. This can vary from lab to lab. Talk with your doctor to find out if your results are normal. Sperm penetration assay (SPA) … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… by antifungal yeast infection medicines. footnote 1 If your doctor recommends boric acid treatment, you can buy … boric acid works. Symptoms return in some women. Check with your doctor to see if you need to continue using boric acid over several months to relieve your symptoms. footnote 2 How safe is it? When used in …
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… pregnancy. This means you take a pill even when you have your period. How well do they work? In the first year of … problems or concerns. They are safe to use while breastfeeding. You don't have to interrupt sex to use them. What … problems or concerns. They are safe to use while breastfeeding. You don't have to interrupt sex to use them. What …
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… rich foods each day can help you to stay healthy and feel your best over the winter season. To learn more about … Canada: Healthy Eating for Holidays and Events Lighten Up Your Holiday Recipes Physical activity Colder weather and fewer hours of daylight may mean changing your routine and activities. Learn about how you and your