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… stress and strain on your muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, blood vessels, and spine. You could also be at risk for … you use them. Use stepladders instead of chairs to reach high objects. Report any hazards such as loose carpeting or … your feet supported on the floor or on a footrest to reduce pressure on your lower back. Some people like to sit in a …
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… emergency plan. What will happen if I have to evacuate my home in an emergency? If the police or RCMP orders you to evacuate your home or community, leave the area immediately. You are … people to assist you during an emergency. Give them keys to your home and add their contact information to a shared …
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… (CSF) in the brain at birth. The extra fluid can increase pressure in the baby's brain , causing a brain injury and … hydrocephalus is a head that is larger than normal. You and your doctor may notice it when the baby is born or within … the skull bones ( sutures ) may be larger than normal. If pressure builds in the brain, your baby may: Be irritable. …
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… a flap of tissue that acts like a one-way door—it allows blood to flow to the left side of the heart without going to the lungs. It is kept open by the pressure of the blood that passes through it. Normally, when … can lead to problems such as a stroke. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you about your health history. You may …
Medications
… 3 weeks. The injection is given under the skin on the thigh by a health care professional, usually over about 5 to … problems (such as heart failure, irregular heartbeat) high blood pressure lung problems previous cancer treatments (including …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high …
Medications
… may rarely cause serious (sometimes fatal) problems from blood clots (such as deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, … doctor. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar, such as increased thirst/urination. Your … should have regular complete physical exams including blood pressure, breast exam, pelvic exam, and screening for …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It may also be …
Medications
… fast/irregular heartbeat signs of a tear/break in the main blood vessel called the aorta (such as sudden/severe pain in … aorta or other blood vessels, hardening of the arteries) high blood pressure certain genetic conditions (Marfan syndrome, …
Medical tests
… measures the amount of this protein that may appear in the blood of some people who have certain kinds of cancers, … there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you to. How It Is Done A health … so your CEA may be normal even though you have cancer. High values Many conditions can change your CEA levels. Your …
