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… Vietnamese A concussion is the most common form of head injury. It results from a direct blow to the head or body … On this page: Causes of concussions Prevention Recovery For your information Causes of concussions Activities that can … Concussion - Symptoms and treatment For your information BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit (BCIRPU) The BC Injury …
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… or stops the sperm from moving. The sponge fits inside your vagina and covers the cervix, which is the opening of … When the sponge is used exactly as directed , it is about 80% effective for preventing pregnancy. This means … 1 There is less chance of getting pregnant if you and your partner use an external (male) condom with the sponge. Be …
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… Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … be a symptom of a medical or mental health problem. Think about whether a medical or mental health problem is causing … make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards …
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… clots than other types of progestin. footnote 2 Talk to your doctor about the risk of blood clots when deciding which pill is … may result from long-term bedrest, such as after a surgery, injury, or serious illness. Or it may result from sitting …
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… conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury/disease). It works by helping to relax the muscles. …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … either through their diet or supplements to prevent infant spinal cord birth defects. How To Use Take this product by mouth …
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… the whites of the eyes look yellow. How is it diagnosed? If your doctor thinks you may have hepatitis C, he or she will … your doctor, you may want to find a doctor you feel better talking to. If you want to stop using drugs or alcohol and … program. Practice safer sex. Reduce your number of sex partners if you have more than one. Unless you are in a …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or … any concerns your health care provider might have about your uterus, ovaries, placenta or cervix First … your placenta The length of your cervix Can I find out the sex of my baby? During the 18 to 22 week second trimester …
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… Rectal Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … , prostate infections , an abscess , and pilonidal cysts . Injury from foreign body insertion, anal intercourse, or … should not be used for longer than 7 to 10 days without talking with your doctor. Don't use creams or ointments that …
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… Burns and Electric Shock On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … throat, such as throat pain, hoarseness, cough, or trouble talking? Yes Throat problems after smoke inhalation No … make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards …
