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… Intermittent Catheterization for Women On this page: Overview Overview Intermittent catheterization programs … are often used when you have the ability to use a catheter yourself or someone can do it for you. You insert the … not permanent. In general, an ICP requires that you limit your fluids. You and your doctor will figure out how much …
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… Diabetes Complications On this page: Overview Overview When you have … problems, called complications. This is especially true if your blood sugar levels stay high. Over time, high blood sugar can damage many parts of your body . It can lead to a variety of problems, including …
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… Domestic Violence: Getting a Protective Order On this page: Overview Overview If you want to … help, and memorize the phone number. Be careful online too. Your online activity may be seen by others. Do not use your personal computer or device to read about this topic. …
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… How to Get Up Safely After a Fall On this page: Overview Overview If you have … help you stay safe until help arrives. How can you care for yourself after a fall? If you think you can get up First lie … still for a few minutes and think about how you feel. If your body feels okay and you think you can get up safely, …
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… Birth Control Pills: Missed or Skipped Periods On this page: Overview Overview It's not unusual for women who are … nausea or vomiting, and increased urination. Call your doctor if you are worried. Start your next package of pills at the regular time. If you miss …
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… Tips for Swallowing Medicines On this page: Overview Overview Some people have … medicines. Large pills or capsules can get stuck in your throat, especially if your mouth is dry. Sometimes stuck pills can lead to …
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… Problem-Solving to Manage Stress On this page: Overview … use. Identify all aspects of a stressful event. Think about your behaviour, thoughts, and feelings. For example, if you have just been laid off from your job, you need to identify: Behaviours, such as the need …
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… infections (STIs). EC does not cause an abortion or miscarriage if you are already pregnant. It only prevents a … plastic device wrapped in copper. It is inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted …
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… Cord Injury: Costophrenic Assist (Assisted Cough) On this page: Getting Started Getting Started A … cough. In a costophrenic assist, another person pushes on your rib cage to help you cough. This is done while you are … cough. Use these steps to do a costophrenic assist. Your caregiver places their hands on the lowest part of your …
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… Ways To Reduce Stress On this page: Overview Overview In addition to … might try these other ways to relieve stress. Ways to relax your mind Mindfulness-based stress reduction can calm your mind and body to help you cope with illness, pain, and …
