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… blood-to-blood contact. The main ways of passing HCV are: Sharing drug injection equipment such as needles, … with symptoms around 6 weeks after being infected with HCV. You can clear HCV and still become infected again in the … Loss of appetite Stomach pain Joint pain Dark urine Pale stools Nausea and vomiting Jaundice (yellow skin or eyes) …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese If you travel or hike in the wilderness, you should be aware of certain health risks. Prepare for the activity you … medication as prescribed by your health care provider. Mosquitoes may carry West Nile Virus or viruses that cause …
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… Vietnamese What is constipation? Constipation is when you have bowel movements (stools) that are hard to pass or happen less often than usual for you. …
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… Navigating Your Hospital Stay On this page: Before You … the Power of Optimism Fill out important forms Advance Care Planning Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker What To … Hospital Isolation Rooms Being an active patient Better Care at Lower Costs Hospital Patient Advocates Work Closely …
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… Disorder: Preventing Manic Episodes Actionset Overview If you have bipolar disorder, there are some things you can do to help prevent a manic episode. … as prescribed. How can you prevent a manic episode? Here are some steps you can take to help prevent a manic episode. …
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… aerobic exercise. It's one of the easiest ways to increase your physical activity and improve your health. Physical … the grocery store, or a restaurant. Staying motivated Here are some tips to help you stay motivated with your walking … the grocery store, or a restaurant. Staying motivated Here are some tips to help you stay motivated with your walking …
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… (a virus). It can also be caused by other organisms that are not sexually transmitted. Reactions or irritations to … or vaginal creams can also cause cervicitis. To find out if you have cervicitis, you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? The …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you …
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… Headaches: Managing a Headache Actionset Overview You can reduce how many headaches you get and how bad they are when you do get them. Try to: Find and avoid triggers … things to stop a headache after it starts: Stop what you are doing, and begin treatment. Don't wait for the headache …
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… Overview Handwashing is more than just running water over your hands. Washing your hands with soap and water is one of … a cold or influenza. Before, during, and after you prepare food. This reduces your risk of catching or spreading … bacteria that cause a foodborne illness. Be especially careful to wash before and after you prepare poultry, raw …
