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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 49g Download PDF Document English … problem? A small amount of manganese is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking water with too much …
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… has received? Do you have questions for the Ministry of Health? The contact information below can help you determine … talk to about your questions or concerns. Speak with your health care provider If you have a concern with the care you … occur. Patient Care Quality Office If the response from the health care provider or facility that provided the service …
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… Vaginal yeast infection Last updated December 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 08j Sexually Transmitted … symptoms similar to a vaginal yeast infection. See your health care provider before treating yourself if: you are … vagina. Some treatments require a prescription from your health care provider while others can be bought off the …
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… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … small meals, not eating before treatment, or limiting activity may help lessen the nausea and vomiting. If any of … talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefits of this medication. It is unknown if this drug …
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… they can't control their bladders ( incontinence ). Have physical problems or a disease that makes it: Hard to drink … that increase urine output. Find it harder to eat a healthy diet. Early symptoms of dehydration Watch babies, … dehydration. Here are some things you can do. Stop your activity. Get out of direct sunlight. Lie down in a cool …
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… ask about seeing a pain specialist. A pain specialist is a health professional who focuses on treating resistant pain. … treatment may help to reduce cancer pain and improve your physical and mental well-being. Things you can try at home … include heat and cold treatments, gentle massage, physical activity, and distraction . Be sure to talk with your doctor …
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… is called urinary incontinence. A cough, sneeze, laugh, or physical activity, such as jumping on a trampoline can make this …
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… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … embolism, stroke). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of this birth control pill. Get medical help right … Do not share this medication with others. Regular complete physical exams which include lab and/or medical tests (such …
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… muscle exercises . People who have incontinence due to physical or mental limitations (functional incontinence) can … sphincter, and abdominal pressures as well as electrical activity are recorded and displayed for you. By watching the … Reviews (1). Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… in British Columbia or elsewhere in Canada. For travel health notices related to Ebola, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada: Travel Health Notices  webpage. If you have recently travelled to …