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… be used for the shortest possible length of time at the lowest effective dose so you can obtain the benefits and … combination hormone replacement therapy with estrogens to reduce menopause symptoms (such as hot flashes). … memory loss) swelling of the hands/feet frequent/burning/painful urination breast lumps dark patches on the skin or …
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… when your blood sugar level is very high, even if it was low when you went to bed. Talk with your doctor if this … blood sugar emergencies? High blood sugar usually happens slowly over hours or days. Use this information to help … This is especially important when you are sick or not following your normal routine. Testing your blood sugar at home …
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… challenges such as lone parenting, less than grade 12, low income, homeless Please note: If you do not meet the … Potential topics to explore You might exploring the following topics with your Nurse-Family Partnership nurse: … your local health authority. A public health nurse will follow up with you shortly once your registration is complete. …
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… or needing to sleep more than usual. Depression. Aches and pains in the bones and joints. Poor appetite. Nausea and … your doctor about medicine for better bone strength or for lowering your calcium levels. Each treatment choice has its … your doctor about medicine for better bone strength or for lowering your calcium levels. Each treatment choice has its …
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… causes them? Most people get infected by accidentally swallowing pinworm eggs. Anyone can get pinworms, but they are … than 2 and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. So to reduce their risk of infection, a doctor may recommend that … can you prevent them? Pinworms spread easily and often come back. To reduce your chances of spreading the infection or …
Medications
… the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Swallow the capsules whole. If you have trouble swallowing the … in the fingers or toes (such as coldness, numbness, pain, or skin color changes) unusual wounds on the fingers … a child's growth rate, weight, and final adult height. To reduce the risk, the doctor may recommend briefly stopping …
Medications
… the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Swallow the capsules whole. If you have trouble swallowing the … in the fingers or toes (such as coldness, numbness, pain, or skin color changes) unusual wounds on the fingers … a child's growth rate, weight, and final adult height. To reduce the risk, the doctor may recommend briefly stopping …
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… of malaria can include: Headache Abdominal (stomach) pain Diarrhea Chills or sweats Shaking Fever Nausea and … to take the medication with food and plenty of water to reduce stomach upset. Taking anti-malarial mediation does … and your family from mosquito bites by doing the following: Wear light-coloured clothing, long sleeve shirts, …
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… including animal or human bites, need thorough cleaning to reduce the risk of infection and scarring and to promote … so if the area swells, the jewellery will not affect blood flow. Apply steady, direct pressure for a full 15 minutes. … You may also need to see a doctor if the wound is too painful to clean or you cannot remove dirt, debris, or a …
Medications
… thinners" (such as warfarin), or to treat bleeding from low levels of liver-dependent clotting factors (due to liver … if your condition lasts or gets worse. Side Effects Fever, pain at injection site, chills, headache, flushing, … thinners" (such as warfarin), or to treat bleeding from low levels of liver-dependent clotting factors (due to liver …
