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… Diverticulosis On this page: … Include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains in your diet each day. These foods are high in fibre. Drink … to be active in blocks of 10 minutes or more throughout your day and week. Take a fibre supplement, such as …
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… Eating Protein On this page: Overview Overview Protein is one of … nutrients. It provides the body with energy (calories). Your body needs protein to build and repair cells. It is … different types of food throughout the day will provide your body with the protein it needs. Foods that contain …
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… Thalamotomy for Parkinson's Disease On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … the opposite side of the body. If you have tremor in your right hand, for instance, the left side of your brain will be treated. What To Expect The surgery …
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… Pleural Effusion On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is pleural … chest pain, fever, or a cough. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and past health and do a physical examination. …
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… Laser Iridotomy for Glaucoma On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … a hospital stay. You may need to stay for a few hours after your procedure. The doctor will need to make sure your eye pressure isn't going up. You will also need to see …
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… Root Canal Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … and promote healing. What To Expect After a root canal, your lips and gums may be numb (frozen) for a few hours … painkiller. The pain usually lasts only a day or two. If your dentist prescribes antibiotics, take them as directed. …
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… Fast Heart Rate On this page: Overview Overview A normal heart … of tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, or other stimulants may help your heart rate return to normal. Cocaine, amphetamines, and … be sure you understand the seriousness of a change in your heart rate or rhythm. Change in …
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… Ovarian Drilling (Ovarian Diathermy) for PCOS On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … To Expect You will likely go home the same day and can do your normal activities within 24 hours. Your return to normal activities will depend on how quickly …
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… Regular Checkup for a Lifelong Condition On this page: Overview Overview Print this form and fill in the … if this is a regularly scheduled appointment with your health professional. What questions or concerns do I … Reminder Bring any records you have been keeping since your last visit, such as a blood sugar record if you have …
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… Vitamin B6 for Morning Sickness On this page: Overview Overview … 25 mg, 3 or 4 times a day. footnote 1 , footnote 3 Talk to your health professional before you take vitamin B6 for … Don't take more than 200 mg a day without talking with your doctor or midwife. Pregnancy: …