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… Basics Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment … (short-term) or chronic (long-term). Sinusitis is chronic when it lasts 12 weeks or more. What causes it? The cause of … Other medicines may be used. Surgery may be needed when sinusitis is chronic or severe and doesn't get better …
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… Basics Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment … on the veins. Frequent heavy lifting or holding your breath when lifting heavy objects. This can suddenly put more … exhale as you lift the object. Don't hold your breath when you lift. Sleep on your side if you are pregnant. This …
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… Disease On this page: Prevention Symptoms When to Call Exams and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care … pregnancy. What causes it? PID is caused by bacteria. When the cervix is infected, bacteria from the vagina can … It may get worse during bowel movements, during sex, or when you urinate. You may also have a fever, more vaginal …
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… it to others by: Getting an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and … or having face-to-face contact. The virus can also spread when you touch tiny droplets from a cough or sneeze on … stay home from work, school, daycare and running errands when you are sick Drink extra fluids to replace those lost …
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… Some ideas include: Shepherd’s pie with lentils and mushrooms White bean and walnut meatloaf Peppered tofu steaks … yogurt in place of cream and sour cream To learn more, visit Canada’s food guide Adjusting recipes to meet your … of your food. For more information about holiday eating, visit Canada’s food guide Healthy eating for holidays and …
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… Overview Overview At each prenatal visit during your first trimester, you'll be weighed and … certain genetic conditions. If you have your first prenatal visit during your second trimester, you'll have more than … how we develop our content . … Overview At each prenatal visit during your first trimester, you'll be weighed and …
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… Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Exams and Tests Treatment Overview … severe cramping during periods, pain during sex, or pain when you urinate or have a bowel movement. You may have pain … Heavy or irregular vaginal bleeding. Pain during sex. Pain when you urinate or have a bowel movement. Pain in certain …
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… mucous-like fluid from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the … objects such as rings, studs or piercings Store condoms at room temperature Use a new condom every time you have sex. … a counsellor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex …
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… What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment … infection is called otitis media. The area can get infected when germs from the nose and throat are trapped there. Ear … the pain go away. The eardrum usually heals on its own. When fluid builds up but doesn't get infected, the ears may …
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… What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment … blood, semen, and other body fluids during sexual contact. When people share needles to inject drugs. When an infected person shares items that may have blood on …