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… Complete Blood Count (CBC) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … may not be getting the oxygen it needs. If the count is too high (a condition called polycythemia), there's a chance … has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The …
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… Antipsychotic Medicines On this page: About This Medicine About This … Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what … may include: Changes in your weight, cholesterol levels, or blood sugar levels. Feeling restless or sleepy. Stiff, tense …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … to treat long-term (chronic) sinusitis. Don't have surgery. Take medicines and use home treatment. Key points to … few days after surgery. It may clear up your sinus pain and pressure. Endoscopic surgery improves symptoms in about 90 …
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… Complementary Medicine On this page: Overview Types of Complementary … may cause side effects or interact with medicines that you take. Your provincial health plan or private insurance may … may cause side effects or interact with medicines that you take. Your provincial health plan or private insurance may …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August … In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What type of thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer is best for taking … an infection, it is normal to have a fever (temperature higher than 38ºC (100.4ºF). A fever is part of the normal …
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… Blood and Body Fluid Precautions On this page: Overview … to potentially infectious fluids. Health care workers should always use protective barriers to protect themselves … aprons protect you from splashes of blood or body fluids. Take these precautions if you give injections to a family …
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… Home Blood Sugar Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … testing. It is important to know when your blood sugar is high or low, to prevent emergency situations from … drop of blood on the correct spot on the test strip. Apply pressure with a clean cotton ball to stop the bleeding. …
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… Uric Acid in Blood Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … normally, the level of uric acid in the blood increases. High levels of uric acid in the blood can cause solid … has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The …
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… Osteopathic Medicine On this page: Overview Overview Osteopathic medicine: Overview Osteopathic medicine focuses on a whole-person approach to treatment and …
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… Naturopathic Medicine On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used … Risks Treatment Overview Naturopathic medicine (or naturopathy) is an alternative medical practice … doctors and traditional naturopaths practice naturopathic medicine. A licensed naturopathic doctor (ND) attends a …
