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… Cancer Pain On this page: Overview Health Tools Cause Different Kinds of Pain When To Call a … everything down. Some people use a pain diary for this. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take …
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… Your Symptoms Overview A fever is the body's normal and healthy reaction to infection and other illnesses, both … and get some rest. Drink a rehydration drink, water, juice, or a sports drink to replace fluids and minerals. … and get some rest. Drink a rehydration drink, water, juice, or a sports drink to replace fluids and minerals. …
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… needles, can cause puncture wounds. These wounds raise your risk of infection because they are hard to clean and they … the sole of an athletic shoe. Some punctures are done for health reasons. For example, a needle puncture may be used … put fluid or medicines into a vein ( intravenous, or IV ). Health professionals have a higher risk for needle-stick …
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… Shingles vaccine Last updated July 31, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 111 Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the shingles vaccine? The shingles … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a …
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… between you and your baby. It gives your baby excellent health benefits. A healthy diet includes eating a variety of foods from the food groups: vegetables and fruits, whole grain foods, and protein foods. Eating well … a variety of foods from the food groups: vegetables and fruits, whole grain foods, and protein foods. Eating well …
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… You also may have constipation. Drink plenty of water and juices and take stool softeners to help soften stools and … and Delivery Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … You also may have constipation. Drink plenty of water and juices and take stool softeners to help soften stools and …
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… is to avoid constipation. Here are some ideas: Include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains in your diet … the formation of new pouches (diverticula) and lower the risk for diverticulitis. How can you prevent it? Eating a … Problems Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … you are taking any of these medications. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor or …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A vasectomy is an … can be expensive. They may not be covered by provincial health plans. And they may not always work. What To Expect … Ardent Media. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted … BV? To find out if you have BV, you must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be … planning to become pregnant, and have a history of certain risk factors such as: early delivery or pregnancy …