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… need to take your anti-malaria medication for the entire time you are travelling. If you have side effects from the … finished, even after your return to Canada. The length of time depends on which drug you are prescribed, and whether … If you do not take the medication for the recommended time, the parasites may start to multiply in your blood and …
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… is applied; the amount of product to be used; the length of time the product needs to be applied; and how long the … prior to the immunization visit because the product needs time to numb the skin once it is applied. The time needed to numb the skin may vary from 30 to 60 minutes …
Medical tests
… The test will take about 30 to 60 minutes. Most of this time is spent getting ready for the scan. The actual test … for up to 24 hours after the test. During this time, you can give your baby breast milk that you stored … amounts used in CTs, X-rays, and other medical tests. Over time, exposure to radiation may cause cancer and other …
Medical tests
… when your heart is in the resting stage, which is the best time for the CT scans to be taken. During the test, you will … You may find it hard to lie in one position for a long time. Risks The chance of a coronary calcium scan causing a … amounts used in CTs, X-rays, and other medical tests. Over time, exposure to radiation may cause cancer and other …
Health topics
… and follow-up, most scaphoid fractures will heal over time. Without treatment, and sometimes with treatment, healing can be slow and difficult … or swelling on the thumb side of your wrist. A hard time grabbing or gripping things or moving and twisting your …
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… will learn how to walk with a walker or crutches. By the time you leave the hospital, you will be able to safely sit … often lasts 6 months or more. It's not easy, and it takes time. Many people say that it's like "having a second job." … usually works well. But recovery does take patience and time. Your hip will likely be able to do most, if not all, …
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… family and friends what they can do. You may want to spend time alone, or you may seek the comfort of family and … pregnancy. But a stillbirth often happens because of a one-time event. It doesn't mean that you won't go on to have a … may examine the baby and the placenta. An autopsy is sometimes done, if the parents want it, to find the cause of …
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… urine out of the bladder and into the urethra. At the same time the bladder squeezes, the urethra relaxes. This allows … for many reasons: If your bladder squeezes at the wrong time, or if it squeezes too hard, urine may leak out. If the … have a problem with your bladder squeezing at the wrong time. You can also have incontinence if your bladder doesn't …
Medications
… the affected eye(s) as directed by your doctor, usually 4 times daily. Treatment may be continued for as long as 3 … benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day. Continue using it for the full time prescribed. It may take up to several days of continued …
