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… erodes through the wall of a section of the bowel. A swallowed object punctures the digestive tract. A perforation of … tract can be life-threatening. It can cause severe pain and bleeding. The material inside the intestines can leak into the hollow space of the abdomen (abdominal cavity) and cause an …
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… medicines. Medicines used to treat depression or anxiety. Pain medicines. Medicines used to treat cancer … medicines. Medicines used to treat depression or anxiety. Pain medicines. Medicines used to treat cancer …
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… Medicines used to treat cancer (chemotherapy). Opioid pain medicines. Vitamins and mineral supplements, such as … Medicines used to treat cancer (chemotherapy). Opioid pain medicines. Vitamins and mineral supplements, such as …
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… baby when given before an episiotomy. It does not relieve pain from contractions. Labour and … baby when given before an episiotomy. It does not relieve pain from contractions. Labour and …
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… Daily Value" column on the food label. A food is considered low in a specific nutrient (such as fat, saturated fat, … person who eats 2,000 calories. A food is considered to be low in saturated fat if it has 1 gram or less of saturated … products, nuts, and seeds. Adding a little protein that is low in saturated fat to each meal and snack can help you …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … taking medicine. Warfarin has been used for many years to reduce the risk of stroke in people with atrial … have atrial fibrillation. I'm not sure It may help to go back and read "Get the Facts." All of the medicines can …
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… plan. A reminder of how well you've done will help you get back on track. Respect your new eating habits and not urge … come and support you when you're having a hard time following your eating plan. You and your buddy can talk about … come and support you when you're having a hard time following your eating plan. You and your buddy can talk about …
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… I was pregnant? If you’ve missed your period, it is best to reduce or stop drinking until you find out if you’re … information on where counselling is available in your area. Lower Mainland/Greater Vancouver 604 660-9382; Outside Lower Mainland, toll-free in B.C. 1 800 663-1441. Pregnancy …
Medications
… (doxylamine with pyridoxine) is used to prevent or reduce nausea and vomiting caused by pregnancy. Decreasing … it to start to work but will not decrease the effect. Swallow the medication whole with a full glass of water. Do not … taking other products that cause drowsiness such as opioid pain or cough relievers (such as codeine, hydrocodone), …
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… eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Beclomethasone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in … of the skin. Tell your doctor right away if any of the following side effects occur: unusual/extreme tiredness weight … infection such as increasing redness, pus, swelling, or pain. Rarely, using corticosteroid medications for a long …
