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… and others can't. The following risk factors may increase your risk for an aneurysm or, if you already have an aneurysm, may increase your risk of it rupturing: Family history. People who have a …
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… A vaccine is provided free to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine is also … the first dose. The third dose is given 5 months later. If you may have been exposed to hepatitis A, you should get 1 dose of the vaccine within 14 days of the …
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… as possible. This surgery is mostly used for areas of skin you can see or where scarring is a bigger concern, such as … fast, or has a high risk of spreading. What To Expect You will have a scar that fades with time. If your wound is large, your doctor may need to take a thin …
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… is a slightly more complicated surgery. What To Expect You likely will stay overnight in the hospital. But some people go home the same day. You will take antibiotics for up to 2 weeks after surgery to … to avoid pushing the saline reservoir out of position. You can typically return to strenuous physical activity …
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… veins. This is to prevent blood returning to the veins when you stand up. You may need to wear compression bandages or stockings after the procedure. Your doctor will tell you how long to wear them. …
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… enlarged spleen . Red spots or rash, which can develop if you are taking certain antibiotics. The rash is not an … avoid contact sports and heavy lifting for 4 weeks after you become ill. It can be the first sign of mono in a small … a serious disease known as Reye syndrome can develop if you give aspirin to a person younger than 20 to treat …
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… only during bowel movements. Over time, this may occur when you stand or walk. And in some cases, the tissue may bulge … slides out of place. It may slip out of the anus when you strain to have a bowel movement. Rectal prolapse is most common in older female adults. It sometimes occurs in young children. What causes it? The exact cause is not …
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… toes —will not become severely painful or disabling if you wear shoes with a wide toe box that gives your toes and the ball of your foot more room. Try to wear shoes that: Have low heels. …
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… of smiles and laughter to aid healing. Humour therapy helps you find ways to make yourself (or others) smile and laugh more. When you think of humour therapy, picture clowns in the …
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… On this page: Overview Overview How you feel about your body (your body image) may change when you have cancer. It is …
