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… vaginal discharge, irritation, or pain. How To Prepare Your doctor may ask you not to douche, have sex, or use … . Your doctor will place a speculum into your vagina. It opens the vagina a little bit. This allows your doctor to … . Your doctor will place a speculum into your vagina. It opens the vagina a little bit. This allows your doctor to …
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… log Last updated November 1, 2016 It can take time to reach your physical activity goals. Using an activity log is a … give you a sense of satisfaction, boost your confidence and keep you committed to regular activity. Keeping a weekly log of activity is especially helpful if …
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… for a long time, sitting for a long time, or putting your legs in awkward positions while you sleep. Not having … and steroids. How are muscle cramps treated? If cramps keep coming back, bother you a lot, or interfere with your … Talk with your doctor if you have muscle cramps that keep coming back or are severe. These may be symptoms of …
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… pus in or around the area. If you have swimmer's ear, your ear aches. If the infection causes pneumonia, you may … you can take to protect yourself: Practice good hygiene. Keep your hands clean by washing them often and well. … prescribed for someone else. If you are in the hospital, remind doctors and nurses to wash their hands before they …
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… when inhaled over a longer period of time, it will affect your nervous system, causing shaking, drowsiness, weakness, … Ventilate the spill area directly to the outdoors by opening doors and windows, if possible Turn off any interior … health agency, the BC Drug and Poison Information Centre (open 24 hours a day) or your local fire department. Watch …
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… up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the … other areas on the lower levels of the home or building by opening windows or using ceiling fans Seal cracks and openings in basement floors and walls, and around pipes and …
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… Let the person know why you're checking the skin. Keep their body covered except for the area you are … But they don't take the place of turning the person. Keeping the skin healthy Keeping the person's skin clean and … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Learn to take charge, says Rhonda O'Brien Taking charge of your type 2 diabetes means controlling your blood sugar. But … blood sugar range, and create an eating plan that helps keep sugar levels stable. If you're recently diagnosed—or … know how important it is to test your blood sugar and keep track of the results. But do you do it? "A lot of …
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… always easy, every year brings new joys and challenges. Your toddler is naturally curious and eager to explore - while you may still be learning how to set limits.  Toddlers need playful, … limits and positive discipline. Find more advice to help keep parenting positive. On this page: Provide comfort …
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… SIDS and/or other deaths related to sleep: footnote 1 Until your baby's first birthday, put your baby to sleep on their … in a crib, cradle, or bassinet that meets safety standards. Keep soft items and loose bedding out of the crib. Items … slats or sides. They could suffocate or trap your baby. Keep the room at a comfortable temperature so that your baby …