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… from person to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home … wearing a mask? Check with your health care provider about whether you are well enough to spend time outside. You … information For more information, including information about BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) TB clinics, …
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… there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you to. Your doctor may want you to do a morning blood test. That's … is taken, a small bruise may form at the site. Results Your doctor will have your test results in a few days. …
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… for at least 3 days after you finish treatment. footnote 1 Your sex partner or partners must also be treated for … back to you or to others. If you have gonorrhea, all of your sex partners from the last 60 days should be tested and … you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care …
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… and mothers with babies. These feelings are normal. If your baby is stillborn, or dies near birth, you will have the opportunity to see and hold your baby. If you feel comfortable, take pictures of the … and need reassurance that your baby is doing well. Talk about your concerns and hopes for this birth with your …
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… stopping when it's time Last updated August 10, 2013 Learn about the pros and cons of using soothers. For some … a need to suck. But it’s best not to use one every time your child seems upset. Before you offer a soother, try to find out if your toddler wants something or is hungry, bored or tired. A …
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… may be removed to prevent or correct crowding in the mouth. Your dentist or an oral surgeon, who specializes in … days and can cause severe pain. If you get a dry socket, your dentist can treat it with medicine. You and your dentist may want to discuss options to replace the …
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… of work you do, you should be able to go back to work or your normal routine in 2 to 3 weeks. The incisions leave … help drain blood and fluid for the first couple of days. If your doctor closed your incisions with removable stitches, the stitches will be …
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… get a blood transfusion, the transfused blood must match your type. That means the transfused blood must have the same antigens as your red blood cells. If you get a transfusion of blood with antigens different from yours (incompatible blood), your immune system destroys the …
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… with stool may be a sign of a more serious problem.) Tell your doctor if you have any bleeding with a bowel movement. … diagnosed? A doctor can diagnose an anal fissure based on your symptoms and a physical examination. The examination … disease or a weakened immune system . How can you care for yourself at home? If your doctor prescribed cream or …
