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… A vaginal yeast infection is a common infection caused by the overgrowth of yeast in the vagina. What causes vaginal yeast infections? Vaginal yeast infections can … require a prescription from your health care provider while others can be bought off the shelf at the pharmacy. …
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… so it is important to take steps at home to prevent it. Use extra care with foods that can spoil, such as eggs, … by rinsing them well with running water. If possible, use two cutting boards: one for fresh produce and the other … If you have a cat, ask someone else to clean the litter box while you are pregnant. If no one else can do it, wear …
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… Arthritis On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Condition … times in your life when symptoms go away on their own for a while. This is called remission. If the disease progresses, …
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… Problem On this page: Overview Health Tools Dealing With Medicines Working With Your Doctors Taking Care of Yourself … with another medicine. For example, one medicine may cause side effects that create problems with other medicines. … wishes can make it easier for your loved ones. Making plans while you are still able may also ease your mind and make …
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… or sour (a sensitive tooth). Mild sensitivity can be caused by shrunken (receded) gums or a worn-down tooth. … swelling, and pain include: Pregnancy, blood-thinning medicines, and bleeding disorders. Each of these can cause … the next 1 to 2 weeks. If appropriate, try home treatment while you are waiting for the appointment. If symptoms get …
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… are pressure injuries? A pressure injury on the skin is caused by constant pressure to that area. The pressure damages … every 2 hours when lying down and every 15 to 30 minutes while sitting. Try setting a timer to remind yourself. If … advice line if you think you are having a problem with your medicine. Wash pressure injuries every day, or as often as …
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… has had a minor injury to a finger, hand, or wrist that caused pain or swelling. Most of the time our body movements … for a finger, hand, or wrist injury may include first aid, medicine, and "buddy-taping" for support. It also may … the next 1 to 2 weeks. If appropriate, try home treatment while you are waiting for the appointment. If symptoms get …
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… things or produced by living things. They include mould, house dust, bacteria, viruses, animal dander, cat saliva, pollen, cockroaches and … areas, such as kitchens and bathrooms Run the bathroom fan while showering and for 30 minutes after Vent clothes dryers …
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… Everyone has had a minor toe, foot, or ankle injury that caused pain or swelling. Most of the time our body movements … of the back of the heel and ankle. Pain usually gets worse while you are wearing shoes and during activity. Pain … cast), a special shoe (orthotic device), physiotherapy, or medicine. In some cases, surgery is needed. Treatment …
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… to remember Most people can manage osteoarthritis pain with medicine, exercise, physiotherapy, and weight loss (if they … have inflammation, steroid shots can help reduce pain for a while. The relief usually lasts weeks to months. Some other … But there is not a lot of medical research to support the use of acupuncture for hip arthritis. Natural health …
