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Medical tests
… have been in close contact with someone known to have TB. Health care workers who are likely to be exposed to TB. … see if you have an active TB infection. Medical Tests: Questions to Ask the Doctor Adaptation Date: 2/26/2024 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
Healthy eating
… vitamin B12 to help keep your nerve and red blood cells healthy and to make DNA, the genetic material in your cells. … cheese. It is also added to some foods and beverages like fortified plant based beverages, meat substitutes and … resources: HealthLink BC www.healthlinkbc.ca – Get medically approved non-emergency health information. …
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… the defect to reinforce the belly wall. Or the edges of healthy tissue may be sewn together. There are many things … more than one repair also depends on your age and overall health. Laparoscopic surgery has the following advantages … Current as of: November 30, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… stay for heart failure. Help you lose weight or stay at a healthy weight. You can benefit from exercise whether you … body. Blood contains oxygen and nutrients that increase the health and efficiency of many of your body's important … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, …
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… Your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and past health. He or she will want to know about recent illnesses … to think about making end-of-life decisions. It can be comforting to know that you will get the type of care you want. … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, …
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… Your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and past health. He or she will want to know about recent illnesses … the things you can do every day to feel better, stay healthy, and avoid the hospital. Take your medicines as … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, …
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… with a lactation consultant or other knowledgeable health professional. Get set up Breastfeeding may go more … days and weeks if you and your baby are relaxed and comfortable. Make sure the room is quiet and warm and that you … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… (carbs) you eat is an important part of planning healthy meals when you have diabetes. Carbs raise blood … count carbs. And children, especially, need to work with a health professional to plan their carb goals. Here is an … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Heather Quinn MD - Family Medicine Colleen …
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… be very hard to live with, even though they have no other health problems. In most cases, there's no known cause for … for several days until your sweating is back to a comfortable level. Botox injections. With this treatment, you … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency …
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… Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and past health. The doctor may do tests such as: An endoscopy . … Endoscopy Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
