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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … they cause: Anemia from heavy fibroid bleeding. Ongoing low back pain or a feeling of pressure in the lower belly. Trouble getting pregnant. Problems during …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … time. It is different from normal feelings of sadness or low energy. It can have a very big effect on your life, your … If you decide to stop taking the medicine, you will need to lower your dose slowly, with your doctor's help. What other …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … any major surgery, there is always a small chance of a blood clot or a heart attack. With total hip replacement, … to you in this decision, and show how you feel about the following statements. Reasons to have hip replacement surgery …
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… during vaginal sex or in the rectum during anal sex allow STI bacteria or viruses to get into your blood. If you use latex condoms, don't use an oil-based … during vaginal sex or in the rectum during anal sex allow STI bacteria or viruses to get into your blood. If you …
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… other problems. Adults may develop strabismus from eye or blood vessel damage. Loss of vision, an eye tumour or a … object while covering and then uncovering each eye. This allows the doctor to see which eye turns, how much it turns, … object while covering and then uncovering each eye. This allows the doctor to see which eye turns, how much it turns, …
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… A special Doppler ultrasound may be used to check the blood flow to the breast; you can hear the sound waves from this … age, and other medical factors, you may need a biopsy or follow-up with other tests. Magnetic …
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… under the microscope. If you take aspirin or some other blood thinner, ask your doctor if you should stop taking it … cutter (punch) is placed over the lesion, pushed down, and slowly rotated to remove a circular piece of skin . The skin … called a forceps or a needle and is cut from the tissue below. Stitches may not be needed for a small skin sample. If …
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… that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 100 people who get sick, up to 15 will die, …
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… contain cat or other feline animal feces Accidentally swallowing contaminated dirt in the playground Other, less … with Toxoplasma Receiving an infected organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and … pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, be sure to follow the advice in this HealthLinkBC File on how to avoid …
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… hepatitis B and polio. For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #105 … brain. It can also cause septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 20 children who get sick, 1 may die. …