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… work. If you still have elbow pain and stiffness after more than 6 to 12 months of rest and rehab, you might think … caused tennis elbow or change the way you do it. There is more than one surgery for treating tennis elbow, but there … the pain may come back. There is a risk of infection, blood loss, and nerve damage (which are risks in all surgeries). …
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… problems. Confirm that a person has syphilis. Check how well treatment is working. If you have syphilis, your sex … problems and to stop the spread of the infection. Learn more STI Testing: Should I Get Tested for a Sexually … problems and to stop the spread of the infection. Learn more STI Testing: Should I Get Tested for a Sexually …
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… become very sick. Within a few days, you'll start to have more serious symptoms, such as: Shortness of breath. … yourself, be very careful and: Air out closed buildings well before you go inside to clean them. Wear gloves and a … become very sick. Within a few days, you'll start to have more serious symptoms, such as: Shortness of breath. …
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… the only symptom is a general feeling of not being well and a pain that is hard to describe. Trust your … your appendix through a few small cuts. If you have a more serious case and aren't treated in time, your appendix … your appendix through a few small cuts. If you have a more serious case and aren't treated in time, your appendix …
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… A sting to the mouth or throat can cause sudden and severe swelling, which can be life-threatening. Problems from … can include any of the following: Shock Severe pain Swelling of the lips, tongue, mouth, throat, neck, ears, … fullness in the mouth, throat, or neck Light-headedness , confusion, or agitation Headache, dizziness , or vertigo …
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… included. It's fine to be active in blocks of 10 minutes or more throughout your day and week. How do you choose the … or a class can help keep you motivated. But some people are more likely to stay with an activity or exercise if they do … are being active? Many team sports exercise your brain as well as your body as you think about what your next move …
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… behaviours, like having sex without condoms and having more than one sex partner, can put you at risk for getting … need to do if you have an abnormal Pap test? You may need more tests to find out if you have an infection or to find … behaviours, like having sex without condoms and having more than one sex partner (or having a sex partner who has …
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… you feel weak and tired. What causes it? Most people get more than enough B12 from eating meat, eggs, milk, and … small intestine (ileum). This includes some types of weight-loss surgery. Problems with the way your body digests food, … you feel weak and tired. What causes it? Most people get more than enough B12 from eating meat, eggs, milk, and …
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… weeks to become fully effective, and others may require more than 1 dose. This is especially important if you live … or have not had a one-time booster against polio. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #13 Polio vaccine … vaccine against hepatitis A and B is also available. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #33 Hepatitis A …