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Medications
… of your urine. Careful monitoring by your doctor will reduce the risk of these side effects. Monitoring may … after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a … vomiting, stomach upset, or loss of appetite may occur. Pain/irritation/redness at the injection site may rarely …
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… are other vaginal or genital symptoms such as sores, warts, pain, or unusual discharge. Abnormal vaginal bleeding may be … are other vaginal or genital symptoms such as sores, warts, pain, or unusual discharge. Abnormal vaginal bleeding may be …
Healthy eating
… Dinner Evening Snack Cooked oatmeal 175 mL (¾ cup)   5 Low fat milk 250 mL (1 cup) 9 Strawberries 250mL (1 cup) 1 … dressing 15 mL (1 Tbsp) 0 Fruit salad 125 mL (½ cup)   <1 Low fat milk 250 mL (1 cup) 9 Whole grain blueberry muffin, … BC dietitian. For additional information, see the following resources: Canada’s Food Guide …
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… Chromium may affect the eyes. There is a link between low chromium levels and increased risk of glaucoma. Chromium slows the loss of calcium, so it may help prevent bone loss … chromium supplements can lead to stomach problems and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Too much chromium from …
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… help prevent damage to your body. It also helps you prevent low blood sugar by letting you know when you need extra … mmol/L mmol/L Call your doctor if your blood sugar is below __________ mmol/L or above __________ mmol/L. Your test … sugar?   What should I do if my blood sugar level is too low?   What should I do if my blood sugar level is too high? …
Medical tests
… These tests are not thyroid hormone tests. High or low levels of thyroid hormones also can be signs of thyroid … after thyroid hormone tests to find the cause of high or low levels of thyroid hormones. High levels of these … if you have a goiter or symptoms of thyroid disease. The following tests may be done: Antithyroid peroxidase antibody: …
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… your children may experience during this stage. Image Back to school Learn about keeping your child safe and …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … uses ultrasound to measure the thickness of the area at the back of the baby's neck. An increase in the thickness can be … plasma protein A (PAPP-A). High levels of beta-hCG and low levels of PAPP-A may be related to certain birth …
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… Constant pressure on the P6 point is used to prevent or reduce nausea. The P6 point is on the inner side of your … point on each arm. Several studies suggest that acupressure reduces nausea and vomiting. footnote 1 There is no risk in … Constant pressure on the P6 point is used to prevent or reduce nausea. The P6 point is on the inner side of your …