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… Overview Try to avoid hand and wrist movements that can cause pain and other symptoms. Keep your wrists straight or only slightly bent. Avoid activities … Syndrome Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Overview Skin adhesives are clear gels that may be used to hold the edges of a small cut together. Your doctor … to fall off too soon. Follow your doctor's instruction on keeping the wound and skin adhesive dry. You can shower with … Wounds Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38a Download PDF Document English … pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for you to get tested for …
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… If the cyst is infected, you will need treatment. What causes it? Things like thick mucus or swelling can block a Bartholin gland duct and cause a cyst. … Infections Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… water supplier to find out if your tap water is safe to use for your baby's formula. If your water is not safe or if … get more information on the safety of your drinking water. Health Canada's drinking water website, www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/… , has information about water …
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… often affects the spine. Ankylosing spondylitis commonly causes pain and stiffness, with limited motion in the low … on: Relieving pain and stiffness. Reducing inflammation. Keeping the condition from getting worse. Helping you to … Arthritis Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Linens On this page: Overview Overview Keeping clothes and bed linens clean can take time, but it's … the effort. It can help the person you're caring for stay healthy and feel clean. Clothes and bed linens become soiled … gloves, wipe off any stool with paper towels. Put the used paper towels in a plastic trash bag. Small amounts of …
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… Contact us You can contact HealthLink BC 24 hours a day, 7 days a week … in British Columbia online or by contacting 8-1-1 . Image Registered nurses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Image …
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… problems Parkinson's disease can affect many of the muscles used for chewing and swallowing. This can make it hard for you to eat. Here are some things you can do to help reduce … Symptoms Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… or legal only with a prescription, people may offer them to you. If you're in a situation where someone is offering you … In a firm voice, tell the person you don't want to drink or use drugs. Say something like: "No, I'm sorry, but I don't … to drink or use drugs. Say something like: "It's bad for my health." "I could lose my housing." "I have trouble when I …
