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… caused by diabetes. People who have diabetes often have high blood sugar levels. Over time, this can damage nerves … blood pressure, sweating, digestion, urination, and sexual function. Atypical neuropathies. These are types of … you may need more treatment. Diabetic neuropathy is a major risk factor for foot infections or foot ulcers . This may …
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… Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When To Call Exams and Tests … What Increases Your Risk Your risk of endometriosis is higher if: You are between puberty and menopause (around age … pain. Severe menstrual cramps. Low backache. Pain during sexual intercourse. Rectal pain. Pain during bowel …
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… any concerns you have about your child's health, growth, or behaviour. Do this even if you aren't sure what worries you. … Encourage exercise every day. It doesn't have to be highly structured. The main point is to move around and … Recognize your child's curiosity about the body and sexuality. You can help your child gain basic knowledge and …
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… It is very important to talk with the doctor about the risks and benefits of antidepressant medication (especially … likely if you have used phenelzine for a long time or in high doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you … (such as agitation, confusion) muscle stiffness changes in sexual ability/interest shaking (tremor) shivering swollen …
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… or relative is quitting. Harder times to quit may include: High-stress times. Times when you feel low or depressed. … or relative is quitting. Harder times to quit may include: High-stress times. Times when you feel low or depressed. …
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… Getting Started Getting Started Practicing thoughts and behaviours that boost your health may help build well-being. … sleep. Not getting enough sleep may increase your risk of injuries, high blood pressure, and feeling depressed. Going to bed and …
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… As your child approaches puberty, discuss physical and sexual development, including any concerns you have about … outside the home. Discuss your child's general behaviour and what kinds of social opportunities he or she … As your child approaches puberty, discuss physical and sexual development, including any concerns you have about …
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… in the amount of urine). There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as heart … becoming pregnant. For males, it may result in decreased sexual ability, inability to produce sperm, or enlarged … as levodopa and carbidopa, selegiline) certain drugs for high blood pressure (methyldopa, guanethidine, guanadrel, …
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… health needs. Warning There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as heart … Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you … becoming pregnant. For males, it may result in decreased sexual ability, inability to produce sperm, or enlarged …
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… by asbestos? Most of the time asbestos poses very little risk to your health. It is only a risk if you breathe in … and inflammation. Regular or long periods of exposure to high levels of asbestos in the air can be harmful to your … in renovations and repairs to older buildings are at higher risk of asbestos exposure if safety measures are not …