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… are similar to those of many other illnesses. If you and your doctor think you have Lyme disease, your doctor will do a careful medical history and physical examination. Antibody … test, unless your doctor tells you to. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, …
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… Group A streptococcal infections Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File number 106 Download PDF Document English … body tissue or limb. The original site of infection on your body may be a minor wound or injury such as a small … GAS you may require antibiotics. Speak to your health care provider for more information. How can I prevent group …
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… fit the device to prevent these problems. Excess saliva in your mouth and mild discomfort should become less bothersome … . Current as of: November 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - … - Family Medicine Mark A. Rasmus MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine Hasmeena Kathuria MD - …
Healthy eating
… Spanish Document Vietnamese Have you ever stood in front of your refrigerator or kitchen cupboard and wondered what you … ideas, or don’t have the ingredients you need to create a healthy and satisfying meal? Moments like these make it easy … feel overwhelming. Perhaps start by planning only dinners during the work week or meals for only 2 or 3 days. Add more …
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… Started Getting Started Do you feel a little lost on your journey toward purpose? If so, this may be a good time … of purpose as a blend of what you're good at and what you care about. It may help to think of purpose as something … choice. Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Lesley Ryan MD - Family …
Healthy eating
… than this. To decrease the risk of chronic disease, limit your intake to below 2300 mg per day. Knowing how much sodium there is in food can help you make more healthy food choices. The table below lists foods and their … File. Accessed July 2019. *Note: Consult with your health care provider before using a salt substitute with potassium. …
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… Caregiving: Washing Soiled Clothes and Linens On this page: … the effort. It can help the person you're caring for stay healthy and feel clean. Clothes and bed linens become soiled … the warmest temperature recommended on the labels. Take off your gloves and wash your hands right away after you handle …
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… Caregiving: How to Give a Bed Bath On this page: Overview … regularly is an important way to help keep their skin healthy. It can help prevent infections, and it's a good … sure that the bed is high enough so that you don't hurt your back. If it is low, it is okay to put your knee on the …
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… tailbone (coccyx) can occur when you slip or fall and hit your tailbone (impact injury). The most common symptom of a … type of injury is serious and requires immediate medical care. Signs of a spinal injury may include loss of bowel or … Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… page: Overview Overview If emergency care is not needed, the following steps will protect the wound and protect you from another person's blood. Wash your hands well with soap and water, if available. Put on … Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
