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… or Surgery for Localized Prostate Cancer? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … cancer—and some people with medium-risk cancer—may choose active surveillance or watchful waiting instead of treating … other cancers, prostate cancer is usually slow-growing. When prostate cancer is found early—before it has spread …
Medications
… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … pharmacist, and the product package. Be sure you understand when this medication should be used, how to use it, and how … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or …
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… Normal soreness or pain usually occurs for about a minute when the baby first latches on to the breast. Pain that is … begins to suck harder because he or she is not getting milk quickly. This often is caused by: Improper positioning. … your baby. To help relieve your discomfort, use the care tips given above. Call your doctor or a lactation consultant …
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… helps blood flow more normally to the heart muscle. If you have coronary artery disease, it may be done to relieve … Angioplasty may not be a reasonable treatment option when: There is no evidence of reduced blood flow to the … Angioplasty may not be a reasonable treatment option when: There is no evidence of reduced blood flow to the …
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… of hydrocephalus is a head that is larger than normal. You and your doctor may notice it when the baby is born or within the first several months of … can help with motor skill problems. What happens when your child has this condition? No matter what kind of …
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… Heat-related illness in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File … it feel hotter outside than normal. Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would … at greater risk? Infants and children can become dehydrated quickly due to a high metabolism and less effective kidneys, …
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… Information Is this topic for you? This topic has information about the loss of a baby … can happen even in a pregnancy that has been going well. When stillbirth occurs before labour, a doctor usually … thinks you can try to get pregnant again. It depends on how quickly your body heals and on what was done to help deliver …
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… is the most common symptom. Pain in the jaw, especially when you chew. Vision problems such as double vision or … arteritis. Blood tests such as sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein. These tests can show if you have … you start the medicine. Most of the time, symptoms improve quickly and go away 2 to 4 weeks after treatment starts. But …
Medical tests
… These tests measure electrical activity that occurs in your eye when you look at something. Electrophysiology includes … repeated patterns (checkerboard or dotted) that appear in quick flashes on a screen. The size or intensity of the …
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… Overview Flexibility exercises can help you keep your range of motion when you have an SCI. You may be able to do some of the … or occupational therapist can help you with others. When you do these stretches, make sure that you have …
