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… include: Straight catheter. This is a thin, flexible, hollow tube that is inserted through the urethra into the bladder. It allows the urine to drain out. A straight catheter is used for … work well. But some men find catheters uncomfortable or painful, so they stop using them. Risks Using a catheter …
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… rectum. Fever, rapid heartbeat, and anemia. Cramping belly pain and bloating. An expanded colon (as seen on an X-ray). … rectum. Fever, rapid heartbeat, and anemia. Cramping belly pain and bloating. An expanded colon (as seen on an X-ray). …
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… infection (otitis media). Signs may include: irritability pain hand or fist to the ear fever mild hearing loss If you …
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… HealthLink BC ( 8-1-1 ) if your toddler has any of the following conditions, which can lead to hearing problems: Ear discharge (runny ear) Earache (pain in the ear) Foul odour from the ear canal Reddened skin … blocking the ear canal An object in the ear canal The following signs may indicate that your toddler already has a …
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… are used to prevent an episode of variceal bleeding by lowering the pressure in the enlarged veins (varices). … the esophagus, stomach, and rectum enlarge to help blood flow through the liver. By slowing the heart rate and … have esophageal varices, beta-blockers have been shown to reduce the risk of having a first episode of bleeding. They …
Medications
… problems if they block vessels and limit or stop blood flow to organs such as the brain, kidneys, and heart. This … you have any signs of serious bleeding, including: unusual pain/swelling/discomfort unusually heavy/prolonged menstrual … If stored at room temperature, do not put the medication back in the refrigerator. Keep all medications away from …
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… has tonsillitis that does not get better or that comes back often. A person has strep throat that keeps coming back, even with antibiotic treatment. Abscesses of the … has tonsillitis that does not get better or that comes back often. A person has strep throat that keeps coming …
Medical tests
… test. How It Is Done You will be asked to tilt your head back and open your mouth as wide as possible. Your doctor … and throat. A clean cotton swab will be rubbed over the back of your throat, around your tonsils, and over any red … test. How It Is Done You will be asked to tilt your head back and open your mouth as wide as possible. Your doctor …
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… device to make the device easy to insert and take out. Allows for full cleaning of the piercing site. Ear studs or … or jagged surfaces that might damage the skin. The back of an earring can pinch and damage tissue when used in … device to make the device easy to insert and take out. Allows for full cleaning of the piercing site. Ear studs or …
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… soft fabric with a thin layer of felt attached to a sticky backing. It is used most often on the feet to protect the … circle so you have a doughnut-shaped pad. Place the sticky backing on your skin so that the callus or corn is in the … soft fabric with a thin layer of felt attached to a sticky backing. It is used most often on the feet to protect the …
