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Neck Pain

… your arms or hands. You may get X-rays. Your doctor may do blood tests to check for infection or illness. How is neck … is worse at the end of the day, think about how you sit during the day. Sit straight in your chair with your feet … able to move or turn your head and neck easily. If there is pressure on a spinal nerve root , you might have pain that …

Healthy Eating Eating Less Sodium

… packaged foods and restaurant foods, which typically are high in sodium. Not adding salt to your food during cooking or at the table. Using low-sodium spices and … friends, or senior centres or other organizations. Avoid high-sodium foods Try not to eat high-sodium foods. These …

Octreotide - Injection

… the arms/legs This medication may rarely cause changes in blood sugar, especially if you have diabetes. Symptoms of high blood sugar include increased thirst and urination. … discuss reliable forms of birth control with the doctor. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …

Octreotide Depot Suspension - Injection

Allergic Reaction

… started soon after you began using a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Or did it start after you got a … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the … produces spores that move, like pollen, in outdoor air during warmer months. During winter months, indoor moulds …

Cirrhosis Surgical Shunts for Portal Hypertension

… Shunt surgeries are designed to redirect the flow of blood or belly fluid through other areas of the body. Types … in the belly ( ascites ). They divert the fluid into normal blood circulation. Portacaval shunts. These shunts may lower blood pressure in the vein that carries blood to the liver (portal …

Domestic Abuse

… pregnancies, and other problems. Violence can get worse during pregnancy. People who are abused are more likely to … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the …

Dealing With Medicine Side Effects and Interactions

… Constipation. Eat bran and other whole grain cereals and high-fibre fruits and vegetables, such as apples, prunes, … make another medicine stronger or weaker. For instance, a blood thinner makes bleeding more likely. If you also take … a medicine you use for a cold could make high blood pressure worse. A medicine or interaction can make some …

Ear Examination

… , too much earwax , or an object like a bean or a bead. During an ear examination, a tool called an otoscope is used … To find the cause of symptoms such as earache, a feeling of pressure or fullness in the ear, or hearing loss. To check … like. It also shows how well the eardrum moves when the pressure inside the ear canal changes. It helps the doctor …

Heat-related illness

… body temperature rises, heat is released through increased blood flow to the skin and increased sweating. This allows … itself. This occurs when you are overexposed to heat or during intense physical activity while it is hot. Most … of heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at higher risk of heat-related illness? Some people are at …