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… tiny bugs, about the size of a sesame seed, which feed on blood. Different ticks prefer feeding from different types … feeding. Ticks burrow part way into the skin, bite, draw blood, and then drop off. The feeding tick's mouth will be … Ticks found on a British Columbia resident can be tested or identified by: Submitting a photo of the tick to …
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… living with a long-term health problem, or leaving a home you've lived in for years. And like others who … Your doctor also may: Do a physical examination. Do tests to make sure your depression is not caused by another … living with a long-term health problem, or leaving a home you've lived in for years. And like others who …
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… you have shoe inserts or orthotics , bring them with you to test them out in various shoes. Shoe size, especially width, … rub against or irritate the skin over your foot problem. At home: Wear sandals or soft-leather flat shoes or slippers, … rub against or irritate the skin over your foot problem. At home: Wear sandals or soft-leather flat shoes or slippers, …
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… not get the correct dose. To prevent a very serious high blood pressure reaction, it is very important that you … of yeast (such as bouillon cubes, powdered soup/gravy, homemade or sourdough bread), fermented foods (such as … seizure This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition due to a bacteria called C. difficile. …
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… muscle may cause serious harm or death. Blockage, dangerous blood clots, or local injury can happen if this medication … disorders (such as confusion, depression) stomach/intestinal problems (such as blockage, constipation, diarrhea … or clinic or doctor's office and will not be stored at home. Information last revised December 2022. Copyright(c) …
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… your healthcare providers' policies regarding phone calls, home visits, and on call coverage. Once you know who will be … away Volence or threatening behaviour towards you in your home or workplace Feeling that your baby’s movements have …
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… food, clothing, or personal shelter. Not paying nursing home or assisted-living facility costs if you are legally … health authority. Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence … food, clothing, or personal shelter. Not paying nursing home or assisted-living facility costs if you are legally …
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… Are really stressed or anxious about problems at work or at home. Have low self-esteem. Have a history of trauma. Have a … cuts or deep scratches on the arms, legs, or stomach. Odd blood stains on their clothes. Bandages on their arms. The … Are really stressed or anxious about problems at work or at home. Have low self-esteem. Have a history of trauma. Have a …
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… or prevent rest. Here are some things you can do at home to help you feel more comfortable when you have a … health problems, such as asthma , heart failure , high blood pressure , glaucoma , or an enlarged prostate . They … or prevent rest. Here are some things you can do at home to help you feel more comfortable when you have a …
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… taken out in 1 or 2 days. You will probably be able to go home 1 to 2 hours after surgery. But you may have to stay … to a year. Hair loss ( alopecia ). Tissue loss. Scarring. Blood clots in large veins travelling up to the heart and … taken out in 1 or 2 days. You will probably be able to go home 1 to 2 hours after surgery. But you may have to stay …
