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… Overview Overview Medicines you can take during pregnancy It can be hard to know if a medicine is safe for your baby. …
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… the muscles and tendons of the thighs and buttock. Bursitis can affect many of the bursae around the hip, but … more often in middle-aged or elderly women than in men or younger people. What causes it? Trochanteric bursitis can be caused by an acute injury, prolonged pressure on a …
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… infection of the mouth and tongue caused by the yeast Candida albicans . Thrush appears as white patches that look … by looking at the white patches. The doctor will also ask you questions about your or your child's health. If your doctor thinks that another health problem, such as diabetes, may be related to thrush, you may also be tested …
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… Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. … possible. More tests are needed to find out for sure. The type of follow up testing will depend on the disorders being …
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… Information What is motion sickness? If you've ever been sick to your stomach on a rocking boat or a … sickness. It doesn't cause long-term problems, but it can make your life miserable, especially if you travel a … doesn't sense it. What are the symptoms? Motion sickness can cause: A general feeling that you're ill. Nausea. …
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… side of the wrist. Overuse or repetitive use of your hands or wrist may cause swelling or thickening of the … tissues close to the ulnar nerve. Swelling from a ganglion can also affect the ulnar nerve. Bicycle riders may develop … and pain in the ring finger, pinkie finger, or both. How can you care for yourself when you have ulnar tunnel …
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… fluids, and electrolytes build up in your body. This can cause problems that can be deadly. What causes it? Acute … a long-term health problem such as kidney or liver disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart failure, or obesity. … High Blood Pressure Kidney Stones Nephrotic Syndrome Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Urinary Problems and …
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… in the wall of the large intestine (colon) bleed. If you have these pouches, you have a condition called … (also called roughage) produces stool that is bulky and can move easily through the colon. If a diet is low in … than usual to move small, hard stool. A low-fibre diet also can increase the time stool remains in the bowel, adding to …
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… 9-1-1 Where to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week If you or someone you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a … emotional distress, get help right away. Call Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 (4 p.m. to midnight ET). Kids or teens can call Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to …
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… or herpes simplex virus. These cases are seen more in young, sexually active men. Other organisms that are not sexually transmitted can infect the urethra. For example the normal bacteria that … rubbers. Latex and polyurethane condoms are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. …