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… can be negative and you can still have herpes. What is the treatment? Antiviral medication can be prescribed when … if the blisters are painful or happen often. The antiviral treatments will not cure herpes, but can help to reduce … on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource …
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… and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at … washing Yearly influenza vaccine and frequent hand washing Treatment No specific treatment is available; symptom relief …
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… to the lungs. There it can block blood flow in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). This can be life-threatening. How can … a doctor Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services if you have pulmonary embolism symptoms, including: Sudden shortness of … in your leg. Deep Vein Thrombosis Pulmonary Embolism Travel Health Current as of: …
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… "iron-poor" blood (anemia) in people with long-term kidney disease. You may need extra iron because of blood loss … part of your red blood cells and is needed to transport oxygen in the body. Many patients with kidney disease cannot … through an IV over a longer time. Your dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition, age, and …
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… ongoing medical conditions (such as lung, kidney, or heart disease, diabetes). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of treatment with sotrovimab. Sotrovimab is an antibody which, … are hospitalized due to COVID-19, or who need supplemental oxygen or a ventilator due to COVID-19. The information in …
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… , if he or she thinks your symptoms are caused by another disease. But most people won't need these tests. How are … When a headache starts, you can take medicine or breathe in oxygen from a machine to ease the pain or stop the headache. You use these treatments only when you feel a headache coming on. You …
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… What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines … hemorrhoids treated? For most external hemorrhoids, home treatment is all you need. This includes slowly adding fibre … the pelvic veins. Medical conditions, such as severe liver disease. Things that make hemorrhoids worse include: Sitting …
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… What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Uterine … Learn more Hysteroscopy Laparoscopy Pelvic Ultrasound Treatment Overview If your fibroids aren't bothering you, … don't want to have a hysterectomy or myomectomy. You have a disease or disorder that makes surgery with general …
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… (BUN) level. The BUN is measured before and after your treatment session. Then the two numbers are compared to see … team members about how you are feeling. Chronic Kidney Disease Hemodialysis Current as of: March 1, 2023 …
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… Pain isn't a visible symptom, so you and your child's treatment team will need to rely on your child as the … rarely pretend to have pain. Many children who have chronic conditions experience pain and discomfort from the disease. The amount and type of pain is related to the type …
