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Medications
… or if it worsens. Side Effects Diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, or weight loss may occur. If any … Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Other medications …
Medications
… and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive … not improve or if it worsens. Side Effects Diarrhea, weight loss, stomach/abdominal pain, nausea, loss of appetite, … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some medications …
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… has a written plan or a weapon or is saving (stockpiling) medicines. The person is hearing or seeing things that are not real. The person seems … a spouse or are very close to someone, you may feel hurt because the person isn't paying attention to you and may seem …
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… Inflammation of the membrane sac surrounding the lungs may cause pain and difficult breathing. Bumps (nodules) may also … rheumatoid arthritis. Nerves and muscles. There may be a loss of strength in muscles next to affected joints. Inflammation may also cause pressure on the nerves (compression). An example is …
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… on working through the grieving process related to a major loss. Grief counselling is also called bereavement … "bereavement" usually is used only when referring to the loss of a person through death. Grief counselling may … their feelings are encouraged to talk about their loss or to use other means of expressing themselves. For …
HealthLinkBC files
… from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancers of the anus, cervix, mouth and throat, penis, … in BC. Both vaccines protect against 2 types of HPV that cause about 70% of cases of cervical cancer and 80% of cases … vaccine protects against 5 additional types of HPV that cause 15% to 20% of cervical cancers and 11% of anal cancers …
Medical tests
… liver diseases. A CT scan of the liver can help find the cause of jaundice . Pancreas. A CT scan can find a tumour in … only takes a few minutes. How It Feels The test will not cause pain, but some people feel nervous inside the CT … other medical tests. Over time, exposure to radiation may cause cancer and other health problems. But in most cases, …
Medications
… Warning This medication should not be used for weight loss. Normal doses of this medication will not work for weight loss, and large doses of this medication may cause serious, possibly fatal side effects, especially when … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that …
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… death syndrome (SIDS) SIDS is the death, without a known cause, of a baby who is younger than 1 year old. Typically, … Your Newborn Bottle-Feeding Breastfeeding Brushing and Flossing a Child's Teeth Child Car Seats Choosing Child Care … your baby's motor and sensory development, vision, and hearing. Your baby receives a thorough examination and gets …
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… usually aren't harmful to the child. They usually don't cause long-term problems, such as brain damage, intellectual … closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), …