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… nervous system. It can cause swallowing difficulties, loss of appetite and digestive issues. It can also lead to … eating Learn about your nutrient needs and how to eat a well-balanced diet with MS: Healthy eating guidelines for … for the health and wellbeing of people with MS. Learn more: Multiple sclerosis: Benefits of exercise Canadian …
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… flow to the brain. Symptoms may include severe headaches, memory loss, slurred speech, dizziness, blurred or double … creatinine. How It Is Done You will need to take off any jewellery. You may need to take off all or most of your … at. You need to lie very still so the pictures are clear. More pictures may be taken. After the test The catheter is …
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… higher risk of having a fracture, taking bisphosphonates is more likely to help you prevent a fracture. If your risk of … bone density is not a disease. It can happen normally with aging. Not everyone with low bone density gets osteoporosis … are the most common medicines used to prevent bone loss in people who have osteoporosis. They slow the way bone …
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… have no symptoms. In some cases, symptoms may continue for more than 10 days. Occasionally symptoms can return after … If water sources such as streams, rivers, lakes or shallow wells are not treated properly, drinking the water may be … surfaces. Soak for at least 2 minutes to kill any bacteria More ways to reduce the risk of infection: Wash your hands …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … reactions to the vaccine include soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Other reactions include … Rare complications of shingles include pneumonia, loss of hearing or vision, scarring, inflammation of the …
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… Basics What is fainting? Fainting is a sudden, brief loss of consciousness. When people faint, or pass out, they … brain. After you lose consciousness and fall or lie down, more blood can flow to your brain so you wake up again. Most causes of fainting are usually not signs of a more serious illness. In these cases, you faint because of: …
Medications
… (see also Side Effects section). Kidney disease may be more likely to occur in people with kidney problems and in … if you have any serious side effects, including: hearing loss vision changes (such as blurred vision) This medication … of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) severe …
Medications
… in a water bath or microwaving. After thawing, shake well and squeeze the bag to check for leaks. Discard … uncontrollable movements mental/mood changes (such as confusion) seizures signs of kidney problems (such as change … reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor …
Medications
… in a water bath or microwaving. After thawing, shake well and squeeze the bag to check for leaks. Discard … uncontrollable movements mental/mood changes (such as confusion) seizures signs of kidney problems (such as change … reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor …
Medications
… in a water bath or microwaving. After thawing, shake well and squeeze the bag to check for leaks. Discard … uncontrollable movements mental/mood changes (such as confusion) seizures signs of kidney problems (such as change … reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor …
