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… Anesthesia is a way to control pain and keep you comfortable during a procedure by using medicines called … part of the body. Regional. It blocks pain to a larger area of your body. Some types of regional anesthesia … and benefits. Guided Imagery Making the Most of Your Appointment Meditation Pediatric Preparation …
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… this page: Overview Overview Most people recover from mononucleosis (mono) without any complications. But there are many possible complications of mono. These include: An … enlarged spleen . Red spots or rash, which can develop if you are taking certain antibiotics. The rash is not an …
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… increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Most adults only need 1500 mg of sodium per day. Many … than this. To decrease the risk of chronic disease, limit your intake to below 2300 mg per day. Knowing how much … is low in sodium. Grains Bread stuffing, dry mix, prepared 125mL (½ cup)  506 Macaroni and cheese, box mix, …
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… of a Good Feed Last updated October 11, 2019 Signs that your baby is feeding well If you are wondering how to tell if your baby is getting enough … this is normal. Your baby is satisfied and content after most feedings. Your baby has returned to his/her birth …
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… Information Overview The stages of chronic kidney disease are determined mostly by the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). … by the kidneys. It is one way to measure kidney function. Your doctor will also use a test that measures the amount of …
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… levels of male hormones, called androgens. These hormones are found in both men and women, although men have a lot … problem that can cause this hair growth. How is it treated? Your doctor may want to do blood tests or other tests to … Treatments include: Birth control pills. This is the most common treatment. Birth control pills contain hormones, …
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… Ending a pregnancy Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview You may need to end a pregnancy for personal or medical … or spontaneous abortion.  Many resources about abortion are available to people in B.C. If you have questions about … it. Emergency contraception is a method that is safe for most women. It can be either an emergency contraceptive pill …
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… Risks Surgery Overview Rhinoplasty is surgery to reshape your nose. It can be done to improve your appearance, fix a … removed in about a week. Your face will feel puffy and the area around your eyes and nose will be bruised and swollen … pain medicine. It takes about 10 to 14 days before most of the swelling and bruising improves. You may need to …
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… a permanent method of birth control . The fallopian tubes are cut or blocked, which prevents pregnancy by blocking the … in or just below the belly button (navel) and one lower on your abdomen. The abdominal cavity, where the reproductive … area where nurses will care for and observe you. In most cases you will stay in the recovery area for 1 to 4 …
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… Africa and South America. About 10 to 20 million people are infected worldwide. It is rare in Canada, but cases have … Columbia and Nunavut. How can I tell if I have HTLV-1? Most people who have the virus will not get symptoms or … loss of bladder control or constipation. To confirm that you have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for …