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… training or weight lifting). This is any activity that uses your muscles and improves your strength. Here are some things to keep in mind if … training. Be sure to choose exercises that are right for your health, medical condition, fitness level, and fitness …
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… Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) On this page: Health Tools Is VBAC Right for You? What … called a C-section) before, you may be able to deliver your next baby vaginally. This is called vaginal birth after … , don't have serious problems from childbirth. If you and your doctor or midwife agree to try a VBAC, you will have …
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… Tooth Extraction On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … 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 …
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… they quit, but many lose this weight over time. But keep your focus on quitting. After you are confident of not … starting a much healthier life. Smoking is much worse for your health than gaining a few kilograms. If you try to lose … gym, or take up a new sport. Have a plan Keeping control of your weight will be easier if you have a plan. Before your …
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… Lupus and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Lupus (systemic … or are already pregnant, it's very important that you and your doctor discuss how lupus may affect your pregnancy. Most women with lupus have successful …
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… Surgical Nail Removal for Fungal Nail Infections On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done Risks … nail can be removed. Surgical nail removal can be done in your doctor's office. Your doctor will give you an injection in the finger or toe …
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… Rapid Strep Test for Strep Throat On this page: Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done … in 10 to 15 minutes. Why It Is Done It may be done so your doctor can find out right away whether you have strep … have this test. How It Is Done You will be asked to tilt your head back and open your mouth as wide as possible. Your …
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… weather. Warm up and cool down thoroughly Take time for your body to prepare for and recover from activity. Drink … an inner layer of fabrics that pull moisture away from your skin. The outer layer should keep the wind out (for … fleece liner). Take extra socks, toque and mittens in case yours get wet. Wear appropriate footwear that fits properly …
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… Pain Management: Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Pump On this … A patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump lets you give yourself pain medicine when you need it. This gives you more control of your pain relief. The PCA pump contains your pain medicine. …
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… Nerve Ablation for Chronic Pain On this page: What … ablation, cryoablation, neurotomy, or rhizotomy. Your doctor will first identify the nerve or nerves that are sending pain signals to your brain. You will have a test that uses a nerve block , …
