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… some parts of the province. Too much heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Learn more … cool Heat-related illnesses Too much heat can be harmful to your health. Heat-related illness is the result of your body gaining heat faster than it can cool itself down. …
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… suspect low blood sugar in a child. Mild low blood sugar If your blood sugar drops below 4.0 mmol/L, you may have … of mild low blood sugar. Moderate low blood sugar If your blood sugar continues to drop, your behaviour may change. Symptoms of moderate low blood …
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… and anger related to trauma or loss, you may try to hide your feelings in the hope that they will go away. … more clear about what you are feeling. Talking out loud to yourself. You can even use a recorder and play back what you've recorded. This helps you hear yourself express your feelings as though you were listening …
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… fibrillation. It uses a brief electric shock to reset your heart's rhythm. Before the treatment, you will get … medicine to make you sleepy. You should not feel any pain. Your doctor will put patches on your chest . Or you might get them on both your chest and …
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… to prepare for this test. How It Is Done You will take off your clothes below the waist and drape a gown around your waist. You will then lie on your back on an examination table with your feet and legs …
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… Overview Oxygen therapy helps you get more oxygen into your lungs and bloodstream. You may use it if you have a … can make it easier for you to breathe and can reduce your heart's workload. Some people need extra oxygen all the … This is a thin tube with two prongs that fit just inside your nose. People who need a lot of oxygen may need to use a …
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… treatment seems to run in families. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and examine your skin and the rash. The doctor may diagnose ringworm …
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… and may have similar symptoms.  How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and any recent travel. The doctor may order a … usually go away on their own after about a week. Treating your symptoms may help you feel better. Take medicine to …
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… Overview A body digit or limb, such as your finger and toe (digits) or hand and foot (limbs), can … toys, pipes, railings, or fences. You may be able to free your digit or limb using home treatment. Blood flow can be reduced or cut off if your digit or limb remains stuck in an object. Immediate …
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… it for just the first week or so since longer use can dry your skin and make the rash worse. Try not to scratch … and topical anesthetics like Lanacane. Severe rash See your doctor if: The rash covers a large area of your body. Your symptoms are severe. Your doctor may treat …