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… completely understood. Doctors think diverticula form when high pressure inside the colon pushes against weak spots in … increase the time stool remains in the bowel, adding to the high pressure. Pouches may form when the high pressure … diet may not help prevent bleeding. You may have a higher risk of diverticular bleeding if you take aspirin regularly …
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… in the doctor's office, to make sure that you actually have high blood pressure . footnote 1 This is because your blood … can change during the day. And sometimes blood pressure is higher only because you are seeing a doctor. This is called … Hypertension Canada's 2018 guidelines for diagnosis, risk assessment, prevention, and treatment of hypertension …
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… programs. These programs increase awareness of the risks of driving under the influence of substances Outreach … practices Increase knowledge around safer sex practices and sexual health Should I have concerns about harm reduction? …
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… the birth control patch? The patch doesn't protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as herpes or … certain health problems or concerns. It may increase your risk of blood clots. It may be less effective in women who … certain health problems or concerns. It may increase your risk of blood clots. It may be less effective in women who …
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… how to notify a doctor if changes in the person's health or behaviour develop. For example, a cough, fever, diarrhea, or … how to notify a doctor if changes in the person's health or behaviour develop. For example, a cough, fever, diarrhea, or …
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… and asks you questions about your child's development and behaviour. Immunizations also are either given or scheduled … and asks you questions about your child's development and behaviour. Immunizations also are either given or scheduled …
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… family and to watch your child closely for signs of manic behaviour. Depression in Children and … family and to watch your child closely for signs of manic behaviour. Depression in Children and …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A carbon dioxide (CO2) laser beam is … viewing tool (colposcope). Remove abnormal tissue high in the cervical canal that can't be seen through the … be confirmed by colposcopy, cells may be collected from high up in the cervical canal by an endocervical biopsy. If …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An albumin … other conditions can lead to kidney damage. These include high blood pressure , heart failure , cirrhosis , and lupus … conditions also cause albuminuria. These conditions include high blood pressure, heart failure, and cirrhosis. The …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview … (PE) . If an infection is present, the exudate will have a high WBC count, a high LDH enzyme level, a high protein level, and bacteria or …
