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… Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the … you lift with your legs. Pelvic tilts . These stretch the lower back. Hamstring stretch . It stretches the muscles in …
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… If you are unsure about the quality of the water, contact your local health authority. Are cyanobacteria harmful? … to cyanobacteria by drinking water or by getting it on your skin during recreational activities (swimming, boating … water. For more information on safe drinking water, see HealthLinkBC File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water . Who …
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… by health care providers. If you feel concerned, speak to your health care provider. If you wish to avoid contact with the spray, close your windows the evening before aerial spraying starts and … For information about spongy moth spraying, please visit HealthLinkBC File #90a Spongy moth spraying . … Aerial …
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… are caused by constant pressure, which can limit the blood supply to the skin. Skin also can be damaged by sweat, … back of the head and ears, the shoulders, the elbows, the lower back and buttocks, and the hips. Pressure injuries … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… are most common in the summer and fall months. To protect yourself and your family against enteroviruses such as EV-D68, make sure … Wash your hands. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… Test Overview A ketone test checks for ketones in your blood or urine. Ketones are substances that are made when … from this test. A small bruise may form at the site. To lower the chance of bruising, keep pressure on the site for …
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… issues. Examples include injury to the nerves or loss of blood supply to the penis, side effects of some medicines, … anxiety can also cause the problem. How are they diagnosed? Your doctor can find out if you have an erection problem by … high blood pressure and high cholesterol. This can help lower your risk of hardening of the arteries …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … called coronary artery bypass graft surgery—helps improve blood flow to the heart muscle in people with severe … grafts last and stay open longer. Medical therapy also can lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. You will likely …
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… Cuts On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … injury. The force of the injury may also damage tissues and blood vessels under the cut. Crush injuries have a high risk … the injury is. Clean the wound as soon as you can. This lowers the chance of infection, scarring, and tattooing of …
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… Nosebleeds On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … (anterior epistaxis) and involve only one nostril. Some blood may drain down the back of the nose into the throat. … septum . Colds, allergies, or sinus infections. High blood pressure. Kidney disease. Liver disease. Blood clotting …
