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… Carpal Tunnel Syndrome On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention … could have hurt your wrist, arm, or neck. You will get a physical examination, including comparing the strength of … and index finger. This can stress your wrist. Stop any activity that you think may be causing finger, hand, or …
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… Advanced or Metastatic On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … prostate cancer are diagnosed using a combination of a physical examination, blood tests, imaging tests, and … up your strength and prevent weight loss. Get some physical activity every day, but do not get too tired. Get enough …
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… Rheumatoid Arthritis On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … Physiotherapy and finding the best balance between rest and activity can also help your symptoms. If your treatment … symptoms). How severe RA is. Your treatment history. The benefits and risks of treatment options. What you prefer for …
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… it's important to be tested. Key points to remember Many health experts and provincial health organizations in Canada … reduce the risk of passing HIV to your baby. What are the benefits of getting tested? Getting tested can help find an … plan to have a test now. I talked with my doctor at my last physical, and she said my risk of HIV was very low since I'm …
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… Coronary Artery Disease On this page: Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Increases Your Risk When to … is coronary artery disease diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical examination and ask questions about your past … If you have a low risk of a heart attack and stroke, the benefits of aspirin probably won't outweigh the risk of …
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… in the following information. Injury, condition, or disease Health professional who diagnosed the condition What was the … Speech and language Hearing Vision How my child behaves Physical growth and coordination Emotional state School or daycare Physical activity Do I need any written information or instructions …
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… Japanese encephalitis vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41h Travel Series Download PDF … working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to … about the risks of Japanese encephalitis. Discuss the benefits of your child receiving an approved Japanese …
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… Incontinence in Women On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your … public because of embarrassment. Become less active. Have physical problems caused by frequent urine contact. These … Get some exercise every day. Try to do moderate to vigorous activity at least 2½ hours a week. It's fine to be active in …
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… Basal Cell Skin Cancer On this page: Health Tools Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When … How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your past health and do a physical examination. This will include taking a close look …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Mood disorders are a health problem. They can cause big changes in how your child … Has frequent and severe outbursts. These may be verbal or physical. Has a grouchy or angry mood for most of the day, … week If your child talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of …