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… swallowing trouble urinating interrupted breathing during sleep Get medical help right away if you have any … high cholesterol/triglyceride levels breathing trouble during sleep (sleep apnea) This drug may make you dizzy or … lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… Care for a Skin Wound On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Skin wounds, including animal or human … has not slowed or stopped, continue direct pressure while getting help. Do not use a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. …
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… what to expect in the third, and final, trimester of your pregnancy.  Your third trimester lasts from week 28 until … Week 40 of pregnancy: What's going on inside Medical care During your third trimester, you’ll see your healthcare … changes You may experience a range of new physical changes during the third trimester. Your baby may drop lower in your …
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… How to Build Well-Being On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Practicing thoughts and behaviours that … a journal, create art, or play music. Prioritize sleep. Not getting enough sleep may increase your risk of injuries, …
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… of stool. Surgery may be needed if cancer cells are found during a biopsy . FAQs What is ulcerative colitis? … raises your risk of colon cancer. Most doctors advise getting tested for colon cancer if you have had ulcerative … age 40 I want to have surgery, because I'm scared of getting colon cancer. I had an uncle who had colon cancer. …
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… is a rare complication of strep throat. Who is at risk of getting group A streptococcal infection? Household members … nose secretions of an infected person are at higher risk of getting infected. However, most infections occur from …
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… Brushing and Flossing a Child's Teeth On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Here are some tips for children's dental … brush their teeth, others do not. If you are having trouble getting your child to brush, try some of the following …
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… on soles of feet, or on palms of hands Is the swelling getting worse (over hours or days)? Yes Swelling is getting worse No Swelling is getting worse Did you get an … produces spores that move, like pollen, in outdoor air during warmer months. During winter months, indoor moulds …
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… can also spread to the fetus of a person who has syphilis during pregnancy. Testing is done on blood, body fluid, or tissue … or treated to avoid long-term problems. Screen for syphilis during pregnancy. Syphilis during pregnancy can cause very …
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… Managing Your Emotional Reactions On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Emotional self-awareness is the ability to … way to turn it into something good. For example, instead of getting upset that you had to take a detour, think about how …