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Medications
… This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is … unless your doctor or pharmacist says you may do so safely. Grapefruit can increase the chance of side effects … or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if …
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… diagnose breath-holding spells based on what happens during a spell. The doctor will examine your child and ask … It may help for you to keep a record of what happens during each spell. If your doctor thinks that your child has … child has a breath-holding spell? To protect your child during a spell, lay your child on the floor and keep their …
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… People who have occupational asthma usually have symptoms during the workweek. They may cough or wheeze. Or their … they leave the workplace. Symptoms generally get better during weekends and holidays. If you have any of these … called a specific inhalation challenge, will also be done. During this test, you're exposed to a small amount of a …
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… or more obvious when you strain or bear down (for example, during a bowel movement). A rectocele and an enterocele may … within 2 to 4 weeks. It is important to avoid constipation during this time. Your doctor will give you special bowel … ), urethral prolapse ( urethrocele ), or uterine prolapse during your pelvic examination, that problem can also be …
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… if your sleep problems get worse, or if you feel very tired during the day. How can you help yourself sleep well? Here … to avoid Limit caffeine (coffee, tea, caffeinated sodas) during the day, and don't have any for at least 6 hours … before bedtime. Alcohol can cause you to wake up more often during the night. Try not to smoke or use tobacco, …
Medical tests
… infection, or injury. Normally, cortisol levels rise during the early morning hours and are highest about 7 a.m. They drop very low in the evening and during the early phase of sleep. But if you sleep during the day and are up at night, this pattern may be …
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… them what to do if he or she has a seizure at school or during practice. Your child may have to take medicine during school hours. If you can, keep a supply of medicine … that lets your child take the medicine at lunch, recess, or during class breaks may make it easier for the child. Have …
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… is called the epidural space. An epidural is often used during childbirth. But it may also be used during and after certain types of surgery. These include hip, knee, and gynecologic surgery. During surgery, an epidural will numb you so that you don't …
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… (benign). Most cervical polyps are first discovered during a pelvic examination. Usually only a single polyp develops, though sometimes two or three are found during an examination. What causes them? The cause of … treated? The most common treatment is removal of the polyp during a pelvic examination . This can be done simply by …
HealthLinkBC files
… the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to … need. This makes it especially important to monitor them during extreme heat events. If your infant or child is sick, … File #35 Heat-related illness HealthLinkBC File #35a Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat …
