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… you visited and whether you think you may have gotten a disease. Many diseases don't show up right away. And some can take weeks … Organization (WHO) on travel, required immunizations, and disease outbreaks. Government of Canada: Travel and Tourism …
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… Using medicines and nicotine replacement products (patches, gum, lozenges, mouth spray, and inhalers) can increase your … There are several types of nicotine replacement products: Gum and lozenges slowly release nicotine into your mouth. … a small risk of heart attack or stroke in people with heart disease. Talk with your doctor about the possible benefits …
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… cause of RA isn't fully understood. But it's an autoimmune disease . This means that the body's natural defence system … may dislocate and press on the spinal cord or on the nerve roots. This pressure can cause: Neck pain, along with … diet, may reduce your risk. Take care of your teeth and gums. People who have RA tend to get gum disease. You can …
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… surgery reduces pressure on the spinal cord or spinal nerve roots . Surgery is only done to relieve severe symptoms caused by pressure on the nerve roots. This pressure may cause neck pain, but it can also … are narrowing the spinal canal and pressing on spinal nerve roots. Parts of the vertebrae (laminectomy) to enlarge the …
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… Checkups Self-Care Caring for Your Child's Teeth and Gums Overview What is basic … film of bacteria that sticks to teeth above and below the gum line. It can build up and harden into tartar, which … care: Prevents tooth decay . Prevents gum (periodontal) disease . Gum disease can damage gum tissue and the bones …
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… spinal canal narrows and can squeeze and compress the nerve roots where they leave the spinal cord , or it may compress … becomes narrower (stenosis), the spinal cord and/or nerve roots get squeezed. What causes it? Cervical spinal stenosis … including imaging and blood tests, to eliminate other diseases—such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and vitamin B12 …
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… be done safely. In rare cases, animals can spread serious diseases to people. Which diseases are commonly spread from animals to people? While … your child are in the animal areas DO NOT: Eat, drink, chew gum or smoke Let your child lick or suck their fingers or …
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… important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following reasons: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect your gums, causing them to bleed, become more sensitive, swollen … and red. This is called "pregnancy gingivitis" or gum disease Gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal (gum …
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… doesn't always cause symptoms. But when it presses on nerve roots , it can cause pain, numbness, and weakness in the … of the procedures is to take the pressure off the nerve roots. This is usually done by removing disc material. This … may ease leg pain by reducing inflammation in the nerve root. These shots may work for some people, but not for …
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… hair structure and DNA from cells attached to the root of the hair. It can be used to find out if people are … hair structure and DNA from cells attached to the root of the hair. It can be used to find out if people are … and arsenic. Hair samples that are taken close to the root can show what drugs were used up to 3 months before the …
