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… or feeling suicidal. But younger children may have more physical symptoms, like stomach aches. This is because it … feeling may help you decide if your child needs to see a health professional for possible depression. These questions … help you decide whether your child needs to be checked by a health professional. Depression in …
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… How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your past health and do a physical examination. The doctor will check areas of pain … Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… infection and genital warts Last updated November 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted … infection at the same time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and … oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual activity in which skin-to-skin contact takes place. How …
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… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … caused very serious side effects. Discuss the risks and benefits of hormone treatment with your doctor. Estrogens … this medication long-term, you should have regular complete physical exams (for example, once a year) as directed by …
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… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … caused very serious side effects. Discuss the risks and benefits of hormone treatment with your doctor. Estrogens … this medication long-term, you should have regular complete physical exams (for example, once a year) as directed by …
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… Joan's Story Joan figured she would need months to recover physically from the heart attack 2 years ago that led to her … heart failure because of my heart attack. So now I had a health problem that wasn't going to go away." Feeling like a … how to slowly be more active. But she was anxious that any activity would harm her heart. "I felt like another heart …
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… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … program including non-drug therapies (such as rest, physical therapy) to treat active rheumatoid arthritis. It … may take 3 to 4 months of therapy before you see the full benefits of this medication. Inform your doctor if your …
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… activities. Overuse injuries occur from doing the same activity over and over again. The repeated activity, such as … and type of injury, and how bad it is. Your age, general health, and activities (such as work, sports, hobbies). … and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, …
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… you make lifestyle changes. In cardiac rehab, a team of health professionals provides education and support to help you make new, healthy habits. Quit smoking Quitting smoking is the best … MD, FACC, FSCAI - Cardiology Richard D. Zorowitz MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Current as of: …
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… cause them. Having trouble with sexual relationships. Have physical changes, such as: Having headaches, dizziness, or … someone you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of … for a referral. Or you might contact the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Visit the CMHA website at …