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… Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Disease) Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … It is a very severe bacterial infection that spreads quickly through the tissue (flesh) surrounding the muscles. … bacteria are found on the skin or in the nose and throat of healthy people. Many people carry these bacteria but don’t …
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… Heartburn: Changing Your Eating Habits On this page: Overview Overview Developing healthier eating habits, losing weight if necessary, and avoiding … worse after you eat a certain food, you may want to stop eating it to see if your symptoms get better. Eat several …
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… Stroke Recovery: Coping With Eating Problems Actionset Overview Some people have trouble … enough saliva. Or you may have other conditions that make eating difficult and increase your risk of choking or … (aspiration). Other things that may interfere with normal eating include: Problems seeing or judging where things are, …
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… Avoiding Emotional Eating: Making a Plan On this page: Getting Started Getting … This can help you find out what triggers your emotional eating. You write down when and what you eat. You also write … down what you were doing and feeling before you started eating. Use a hunger scale. A hunger scale can help you tell …
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… Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh-Eating Bacteria) On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions … vomiting. Diarrhea. The infection may spread rapidly. It quickly can become life-threatening. You may go into shock … based on how suddenly your symptoms started and how quickly the infection is spreading. The infected tissue may …
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… Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home On this … chemicals. You can create a healthier home by following the tips below. Reduce allergens. If pets make allergy or asthma … and drains clean to prevent water from building up and creating moisture inside. Avoid problems from heat sources. …
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… Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Tips for Washing On this page: Overview … J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine … Poison Ivy Oak or Sumac Tips for Washing …
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… Eating Out When You Have Diabetes On this page: Overview … You can find ways to limit your portions and pick healthy choices from the menu. It's also important to be … calories, sodium, and fat in their food. Here are some tips for eating out. Plan ahead. Before you go out to eat, …
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… Tips for Exercising Safely When You Have Diabetes On this … blood sugar drops too low. Keep some glucose tablets or quick-sugar food with you. You may get symptoms of low blood … 24 hours later. Some symptoms of low blood sugar, such as sweating, can be confused with what can happen anytime you …
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… Healthy lifestyle actions to reduce and manage stress Last … which influences your blood pressure, heart rate, eating habits, sleep patterns, blood sugar levels, fat … help you reduce or manage the stress in your life. Adopt a healthy lifestyle Eat a healthy diet Exercise regularly …
