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… Fish Hook Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … a fish hook in your skin. A fish hook is a curved, sharp tool placed on a lure or line to catch fish. Some fish hooks … things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . …
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… page: What is laryngitis? Laryngitis is an inflammation of the voice box, or larynx (say "LAIR-inks"), that causes your voice to become raspy or hoarse. Laryngitis can be … your symptoms last longer than 2 weeks. Laryngitis may be due to other causes. What causes it? Laryngitis can be …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … death. Be sure you know how to take tapentadol and what other drugs you should avoid taking with it. See also … problems (such as blockage, constipation, diarrhea due to infection, paralytic ileus) difficulty urinating …
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… Common Questions About Giving Yourself Shots On this page: Overview Overview How do I get rid of an air bubble in the syringe? Here is what to do if you notice an air bubble in the syringe. Hold … inject your medicine. You may want to note the site and the date on a diagram of your body. Give your next shot in …
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… Back to school Last updated August 15, 2024 As summer draws to a close, it is time … can be challenging. There is plenty you can do to help your child adjust and stay safe and healthy at any stage. … issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders and what to do if you or someone you know needs help: Mental and …
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… for Urinary Incontinence On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … and pelvic muscle exercises . People who have incontinence due to physical or mental limitations (functional … for you. By watching the information, you learn to relax your bladder and abdominal (belly) muscles and contract your …
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… ticks and deer that carry ticks are most commonly found in your community. Avoid those areas if possible. Cover as much … or symptoms of a skin infection, call your doctor. What to avoid Do not try to: Smother a tick that is stuck to … a device. Tick Bites Adaptation Date: 9/8/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed …
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… A suprapubic catheter is a thin tube that drains urine from your bladder. The tube is put into your bladder through a … you need. If you have not received a kit, ask your doctor what you'll need. Some of the things you'll need include a … in Men Urinary Incontinence in Women Adaptation Date: 10/2/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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… Call a Doctor Giving Support Overview What is a spinal cord injury? A spinal cord injury (SCI) is … see how you respond to pinpricks and light touch all over your body. The doctor will ask you to move different parts … bowel. This means you can't have a bowel movement. If stool remains in the rectum , mucus and fluid will sometimes …
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… prevent tetanus? You can prevent tetanus by getting all of your recommended immunizations (shots). There are three … you have) completed the tetanus primary vaccination series. What can you do if you have a reaction to a tetanus shot? If … and Pregnancy Puncture Wounds Scrapes Adaptation Date: 9/19/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
