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… Radiation Therapy for Cancer Pain On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is … look and feel like a sunburn. A flare-up of pain that lasts for a few days. This is common with treatment for bone tumours. Side effects can be treated with pain …
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… Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? Decision Point You may want … to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so … about them. Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare …
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… Needle Punctures for Health Reasons On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Blood draw puncture site The puncture wound caused by a needle stick for a blood sample or to donate blood usually heals without …
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… Emergency First Aid for Heatstroke On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Heatstroke occurs when the body fails to … of rapidly progressing heatstroke include: Unconsciousness for longer than a few seconds. Convulsion ( seizure ). Signs …
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… Medicines That Increase the Chance for a Heat-Related Illness On this page: Overview Overview … also make you less able to judge whether you need treatment for a heat-related illness. Current as of: March 1, … & H. Michael O'Connor MD - Emergency Medicine This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. …
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… Emergency Care for an Accidental Amputation On this page: Overview Overview … from around the wound. Apply steady direct pressure for a full 15 minutes. If blood soaks through the cloth, … after 15 minutes of pressure. It may ooze or trickle for up to 45 minutes. Wrap or cover the injured area with a …
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… Medicines for Cluster Headaches On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Medicines may stop a cluster … also need to be referred to a hospital or headache clinic for more intensive treatment. Experts do not recommend …
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… Paraffin Wax for Arthritis On this page: Overview Related Information Overview You can use paraffin wax (which may be … to reduce pain and loosen up your hand and finger joints before exercise. You will need: 2 kg (4 lb) of paraffin wax. …
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… Prolotherapy for Low Back Pain On this page: Treatment Overview Related Information Treatment Overview Prolotherapy involves injecting … Prolotherapy injections alone may not be helpful for chronic low back pain. But they may reduce pain and help …
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… Health Canada and U.S. FDA Advisories for Antidepressants On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug … families, and health professionals to closely watch for warning signs of suicidal behaviour in children and …
