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… Started Most people who have angina can manage their symptoms. This includes knowing when to rest and taking … or exercise causes angina, stop and rest to relieve your symptoms. Be active at a lower level. To prevent angina, try to be active at a level that does not cause symptoms. Warm up slowly before activity. Warming up before …
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… The caregiver with MSBP may: Lie about the child's symptoms. Change test results to make a child appear to be ill. Physically harm the child to produce symptoms. Victims are most often small children. They may … in which a person causes or falsely reports their own symptoms. What causes it? Doctors aren't sure what causes …
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… about the different types of arthritis and how to manage symptoms, stay active and eat well: Arthritis Canada Active … the whole joint, including bone, cartilage and ligaments. Symptoms, such as pain and swelling, and fear of harming … Being physically active is an important way to improve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, it decreases pain, …
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… Overview Overview COVID-19 and influenza (flu) have similar symptoms. The two can be hard to tell apart. The only way to … your doctor or your provincial health authority. Since the symptoms are so alike, it makes sense to act as if you have … you think you have the flu. COVID-19 and the flu have these symptoms in common: Fever or chills Cough Shortness of …
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… from insects or spiders not normally considered poisonous. Symptoms of a toxic reaction vary depending on the insect or … of the venom, and the amount of venom injected. Most often, symptoms improve or go away within 48 hours. Although hives … breathing may occur in an allergic reaction, these symptoms will not occur in a toxic reaction. It is possible …
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… is a rare, degenerative, fatal disease of the brain. Early symptoms may include: Confusion Depression Forgetfulness … coordination Once a person begins showing signs or symptoms of CJD, the disease advances quickly over 2 to 12 months. More advanced symptoms include: Balance problems Difficulty with speech …
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… of apnea or reduced airflow to the lungs every hour. Symptoms may include drowsiness or falling asleep during … attention, such as watching television or reading. These symptoms may cause only minor problems at work or while … of apnea or reduced airflow to the lungs every hour. Symptoms may include drowsiness or falling asleep during …
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… MS follows one of four courses: Relapsing-remitting . Symptoms fade and then return off and on for many years. … from the start. Clinically isolated syndrome. The symptoms last for 24 hours or longer and go away. For most … least at first. It involves a series of attacks that cause symptoms. These are called relapses, flares, or …
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… Call your doctor or midwife right away if you have symptoms of a miscarriage. Getting medical advice and care … an ectopic pregnancy , which can be deadly. You may need emergency surgery to remove the embryo or fetus . Are at … an ectopic pregnancy , which can be deadly. You may need emergency surgery to remove the embryo or fetus . Are at …
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… ulcerative colitis. Keep taking medicines to see if your symptoms improve. Key points to remember Most people who have mild colitis can control their symptoms with medicine. Surgery isn't usually done for mild … . Ulcerative colitis affects the colon and the rectum. Symptoms include: Belly pain. Diarrhea. Bleeding or mucus …