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… or patches. The information in this HealthLinkBC File shows you where to put numbing creams and patches for infants, … #50e A Better Immunization Experience for your Child . What are numbing creams and patches? Numbing creams or patches … to the positions shown below. Image Follow these steps when applying the numbing cream or patch: Lay your child …
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… Get Started Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are medicines you can buy without a doctor's prescription. This doesn't … safety tips for parents and other caregivers. Be careful when giving medicine to children Don't give children … 18 unless your doctor tells you to. Aspirin increases the risk of Reye syndrome, a serious illness. Don't take …
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… Should I Have Shoulder Replacement Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … painful problem with the cartilage in the joints. It occurs when the cartilage that cushions your joints breaks down and … that put a lot of stress on the joint. What are the risks? Shoulder replacement surgery has some risks. They …
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… syndrome? Cushing's syndrome is a rare problem that happens when you have too much of the hormone cortisol in your body. … is called Cushing's disease . These tumours usually aren't cancer. A tumour in your lung or pancreas that makes ACTH, …
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… GERD: Controlling Heartburn by Changing Your Habits Actionset Overview Symptoms of gastroesophageal … likely to occur. Take your spouse or partner along with you when you go to your doctor to discuss diet habits. It will … of getting heartburn. Late-night snacks aren't a good idea. Reducing pressure on your stomach Putting pressure on your …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Uterine fibroid embolization is a … Sometimes they're called fibroid tumours, but they aren't cancer. You may be awake during the procedure. But you will … reduce pain and bleeding from fibroids. What To Expect When the procedure is over, you will likely have several …
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… may be caused by an infection in the pelvic organs . During your period, bacteria can travel up the vagina into the … tubes . Scarring of the fallopian tubes increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy and can cause infertility . … . Have had sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Have cancer or receive chemotherapy or radiation therapy . Have …
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… Rotator Cuff Problems: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … of the rotator cuff tendons . Partial tears are common when the rotator cuff is already damaged or weakened. A … by removing damaged tissue from the joint. What are the risks of rotator cuff surgery? If your rotator cuff tendons …
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… Information Overview After breast surgery ( mastectomy ), you may feel some pain going down your arm. Your shoulder … Elbow circles. See pictures of how to do these exercises . When should you call for help? Watch closely for changes in … your arm, armpit, or chest area. Breast Cancer Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent Mastectomy …
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… recluse spider bites don't always hurt right away. In fact, you may not know that you have been bitten until other … You should be prepared to describe the spider, where and when the bite took place, and what you were doing at the … not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome. Antihistamines to help relieve …
