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… Spinal Block for Childbirth On this page: Treatment Overview Side Effects Related Information Treatment Overview Spinal anesthesia (spinal … control below the waist. A spinal block is often used for an assisted delivery (such as a caesarean section or a …
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… Heat and Cold Treatment for Cancer Pain On this page: Overview Overview Heat and … Heat may relieve sore muscles. Cold may ease pain by numbing pain sensations. Try alternating heat and cold. … Heat may relieve sore muscles. Cold may ease pain by numbing pain sensations. Try alternating heat and cold. …
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… Contagiosum On this page: Related Information What is molluscum contagiosum? … or potassium hydroxide. Using medicines (liquids or creams), such as those used to treat warts. Children may not … or potassium hydroxide. Using medicines (liquids or creams), such as those used to treat warts. Children may not …
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… Kissing Bugs On this page: Related Information What are kissing bugs? Kissing … to the bed. Signs of kissing bugs Kissing bugs can cause patches of bites, often around the mouth. The bites are … to the bed. Signs of kissing bugs Kissing bugs can cause patches of bites, often around the mouth. The bites are …
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… Orthognathic Surgery for Malocclusion On this page: Surgery Overview Related Information Surgery Overview Orthognathic surgery treats … Oral and maxillofacial surgeons or plastic surgeons perform this surgery using general anesthesia. Recovery takes …
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… Electrocautery for Genital Warts On this page: Surgery Overview What To … done in a doctor's office or a clinic. The injection of a numbing medicine ( local anesthetic ) is usually used for … done in a doctor's office or a clinic. The injection of a numbing medicine ( local anesthetic ) is usually used for …
Medical tests
… Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview An ambulatory electrocardiogram (EKG … monitors. Your doctor will choose the type that works best for you and is most likely to help diagnose your heart … Why It Is Done Ambulatory EKG monitoring is done to: Look for and record irregular heartbeats that come and go or …
HealthLinkBC files
… Community evacuation information for seniors Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Preparing for and responding to hazards such as wildfires, floods, …
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… Tips for Quick and Healthy Dinners On this page: Getting Started Related Information Getting Started If your plate includes lots of … as brown rice, whole wheat bread, or whole wheat tortillas. For protein, think lean. Good choices are grilled chicken, …
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… Scleral Buckling Surgery for Retinal Detachment On this page: Surgery Overview How It … used to scar the retina and hold it in place until a seal forms between the retina and the layer beneath it. The seal … the same day). Local or general anesthesia may be used. Before the surgery, your eye doctor may patch both of your …
