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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is immune globulin? Immune globulin (Ig) provides … antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or … feeling in the upper-right stomach area, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some …
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… Poisoning On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … centre or your doctor can give you advice right away on what to do. Have the poison container with you so you can … of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will …
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… Birth Defects Testing On this page: Health Tools Types of Tests First-Trimester Tests Second-Trimester … Deciding About Testing What are birth defects tests? Birth defects tests are done … has a certain birth defect. It can't tell you for sure that your baby has a problem. If the test result is "positive," …
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… On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests … Medicines Surgery What is an ectopic pregnancy? In a small number of … If you have symptoms of a possible ectopic pregnancy, your doctor will likely do a pelvic examination, a blood …
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… Birth Control for Teens On this page: Overview Your Choices How to Decide How to Get Birth Control Myth or … use them every time you have sex. And of course, no matter what kind of birth control you use, you always need a plan … facts about your birth control options. Then, focus in on what's important to you. And then, think about who you are …
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… (Bariatric) Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … Some types of surgery also change the connection between your stomach and intestines. Having weight-loss surgery is a … have concerns or questions. Think of bariatric surgery as a tool to help you lose weight. It isn't an instant fix. You …
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… page: What are heavy menstrual periods? With heavy menstrual periods (also called menorrhagia), your bleeding may be heavier or last longer than normal. You … Normal Menstrual Cycle Uterine Fibroids Adaptation Date: 6/13/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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… Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus is a type of virus … or convulsions. Muscle weakness or paralysis. Coma. Call your doctor right away if you or someone you know has … Information Encephalitis Meningitis Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … meals. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to find out what you should do if you miss a meal. Symptoms of high … You may experience blurred vision, dizziness, or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar. Do not drive, use …
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… and Stings and Spider Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will … things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . …
