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… Tetanus immune globulin Last updated June 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 18d Download PDF Document English … who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a wound and have …
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… staying awake or alert when you are supposed to work your shift. You may not be able to sleep during the day, and you may not feel rested with the sleep … work sleep disorder Shift work has been linked with certain health problems including diabetes and heart attacks. Lack …
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… Bowel Syndrome (IBS) On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care What is … problem, but there are things you can do to reduce your symptoms. Your symptoms may be worse or better from day …
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… Basics What are colon polyps? Colon polyps are growths in your large intestine (colon). The cause of most colon polyps … usually don't cause symptoms. They are most often found during routine screening tests for colorectal cancer. A … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… is a surgical procedure that lets a doctor look inside your joints. The doctor uses a thin viewing tool called an … ankle. It also can be done on the hip, elbow, and wrist. During arthroscopy , the arthroscope is put into your joint … you right after the test. Arthroscopy Normal: In a normal, healthy joint, the ligaments look like white cables. The …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 05a Download PDF Document English … and odorless, you cannot tell if you have nitrate in your well water unless you test for it. Nitrate is more … increase the amount of nitrate in it. Therefore, be extra careful if you are boiling water to prepare infant formula. …
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… the procedure. The doctor will start by numbing (freezing) your gums with a local anesthetic . The doctor may use a … your teeth. How Well It Works If you maintain good dental care after surgery, a gingivectomy is likely to help stop gum disease. Your gums should become pink and healthy again. Risks Gum surgery can introduce harmful …
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… Information Overview Teens' biological clocks change during puberty. Adolescents and teens tend to fall asleep … need about 10 hours of sleep each night. Tips to help your teen If your teen is showing signs of not getting … 11 to 14 Years Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years Healthy Habits for Kids Sleeping Better Current as …
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… long as 1 year. When is spitting up a sign of a problem? If your baby starts spitting up after every feeding, there may … air when sucking, or you may not be burping the baby enough during feedings. Fever will sometimes cause a baby to spit … 11 and Younger Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… Quitting Smoking: Helping Someone Quit Actionset Overview Your partner or friend has decided it's time to quit … say so. Talk to the person about how quitting changed your health and sense of well-being. Talk about how you got … or her avoid them. For example, if the person always smoked during a coffee break, see if you can call him or her to …
