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… to relieve pain, such as low back pain, or to manage chronic pain from osteoarthritis, headaches, or neck … are using a treatment like acupuncture. Chronic Pain Complementary Medicine Low Back Pain … to relieve pain, such as low back pain, or to manage chronic pain from osteoarthritis, headaches, or neck …
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… to treat breathing problems. These include asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). A nebulizer can make … to disinfect the parts. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Current as … to treat breathing problems. These include asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). A nebulizer can make …
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… Overview Expectant management is the close monitoring of a pregnancy for complications. It may involve some bedrest at … bedrest for 3 days or more may raise your risk of getting a blood clot in the legs or lungs. footnote 2 Strict bedrest … condition. When you are resting or sleeping during late pregnancy, try to lie on your side. This is thought to …
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… supplementation. Is there anything I should limit or avoid? High mercury fish. Choose fish low in mercury, such as … and chocolate. Caffeinated energy drinks. Many have high levels of caffeine, added vitamins, minerals, amino …
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… may include chocolate, mint, alcohol, pepper, spicy foods, high-fat foods, or drinks with caffeine in them, such as … stomach juices back up, such as: Hormonal changes during pregnancy. A weak lower esophageal sphincter. A hiatal … try to drive yourself. Call your doctor now if you: Vomit blood. Have bloody, black, or maroon-coloured stools. Call …
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… What is breech position? During most of pregnancy, there is enough room in the uterus for the baby (fetus) to change position. By 36 weeks of pregnancy, most babies turn into a head-down position. This … weeks pregnant and think you feel the baby's head pressing high up in your belly or you feel kicking in your lower …
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… can also be transferred to a developing baby during pregnancy or to a newborn baby during delivery. Who is at … Listeriosis can cause serious illness such as meningitis, blood infection and even death. Symptoms of meningitis … food safer For more information about food safety during pregnancy, visit BC Centre for Disease Control Pregnancy and …
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… birth defects or death in unborn babies if taken during pregnancy. It is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. Women must use 2 … Although unlikely, pomalidomide may cause very serious blood clots (such as heart attack, stroke, blood clots in …
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… medication is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, …
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… more likely if you have used zolpidem for a long time or in high doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you … disease liver disease lung/breathing problems (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, sleep apnea) … These side effects can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
