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Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … It may lower your folic acid levels, increasing the risk of spinal cord defects. Check with your doctor to make sure you are …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … is a bladder control condition caused by brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems. Symptoms of these conditions may …
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… 1 to 2 days after the procedure. Carefully follow all of your doctor's instructions after you've had an abortion. If … an abortion. Ask your doctor when it's okay to have vaginal sex. You can get pregnant in the weeks after an abortion. If you don't want to get pregnant, talk to your doctor about birth control options. When to call a doctor Your
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… On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … especially on the upper right side. Bleeding from a cut or injury that lasts longer than usual. Trouble breathing, … used include: Electronic fetal heart monitoring to record the baby's heart rate. Fetal ultrasound to check the …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … with a physical examination. Your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and past health. You may have a … these conditions: You are an older adult. You have a head injury. You have an inflammation of the inner ear or of the …
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… community fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged … the Staying Independent Checklist (PDF, 1,502 KB) to assess your risk for falls or ask your doctor about falls risk assessment and management. How can someone …
Medical tests
… They include blood, urine, stool (feces), organ tissue, spinal fluid, and saliva. The type of sample used for the … that may be present and the sample that will be tested. Your health professional will give you any specific … collect a sample for testing. Your doctor can talk to you about any specific risks of the test. Results It may take as …
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… shakes. Difficulty peeing due to swelling. Tips for you and your support person Ask for more warm blankets as you need them. Place an ice pack (wrapped in a towel) between your legs to decrease swelling in your perineal area. Drink … to breastfeed and keep your baby warm, calm, and stable. Partners can use skin to skin contact to help keep baby warm …
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… Aging. It's normal for testosterone to decrease as you age. Injury to the testicles, or surgery or radiation treatment … usually done to find out if you have low testosterone. If your doctor thinks low testosterone could be related to … How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will examine you and ask about your symptoms and past health. You will have a blood …
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… fetal heart rate every 15-30 minutes.  Tips for you and your support person Women in the transition phase need a great deal of support. Picture your cervix and body opening to let your baby out. Tell … pant (like a dog) until you are fully dilated. Labour partners Reassure her that she's doing a great job. Wipe her …