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Medical tests
… D test measures the amount of vitamin D in the blood. Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium . Calcium keeps your bones and muscles healthy and strong. If your muscles don't get enough calcium, they can cramp, hurt, …
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… help you stay safe until help arrives. How can you care for yourself after a fall? If you think you can get up First lie … still for a few minutes and think about how you feel. If your body feels okay and you think you can get up safely, … or other piece of furniture that is close to you. Roll onto your side and rest. Roll by turning your head in the …
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… nausea or vomiting, and increased urination. Call your doctor if you are worried. Start your next package of pills at the regular time. If you miss … you have missed any pills, take a home pregnancy test. Call your doctor for advice about the test results. If you …
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… medicines. Large pills or capsules can get stuck in your throat, especially if your mouth is dry. Sometimes stuck pills can lead to … make swallowing easier. Take a few sips of water to moisten your throat before you swallow the medicine. Stand up or sit …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs. Uses This vaccine is used to …
HealthLinkBC files
… plastic device wrapped in copper. It is inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted within 7 days of …
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… cough. In a costophrenic assist, another person pushes on your rib cage to help you cough. This is done while you are … cough. Use these steps to do a costophrenic assist. Your caregiver places their hands on the lowest part of your rib cage, with their fingers wrapped around your sides …
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… Overview Overview Kegel exercises make your pelvic floor muscles stronger. These muscles control your urine flow and help hold your pelvic organs in place. Doctors often prescribe Kegels …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If your joints hurt when you do an activity, you can do a number of things to help yourself. Use the largest joints or strongest muscles to do things. When you lift a heavy object off the floor, use your hip and knee muscles, not your back. When you carry a …
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… Program On this page: Overview Overview Your cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) might include an … hospital. The home program can be one part, or phase, of your cardiac rehab. The goals of a home program include: … a smooth transition from hospital to home. Taking care of yourself after you leave the hospital. Getting stronger and …
