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… can become ill when you touch these surfaces and then place your hands or fingers in your mouth. The virus can also spread if an infected person … source. For example, shellfish may be contaminated by sewage water before they are harvested. Is there a treatment? …
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… Female Condoms On this page: Overview Overview What … chair or lie down. Insert one finger into the condom. With your other hand, squeeze together the closed end of the condom and place that end into your vagina. Use the finger inside the condom to push the …
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… (HealthLinkBC File #33) Immunize BC: Hepatitis A Protect Yourself From Hepatitis A When Travelling Hepatitis B You … B Virus Infection (HealthLinkBC File #40d) Protecting Your Baby against Hepatitis B at Birth (HealthLinkBC File … C Hepatitis C: Your Risk for Cirrhosis Public Health Agency of Canada: Hepatitis C Hepatitis A and B are …
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… Stroke: Perception Changes On this page: Overview Overview When a stroke … if they have trouble remembering how to do a task. Put your hands in your pockets to keep yourself from gesturing as you talk the …
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… Arthroscopy for Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … You may also use a mechanical device that gently moves your jaw joint (continuous passive motion). Your jaw movement may be limited for at least a month. And …
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… Temporary Confusion or Decreased Alertness On this page: Overview Overview Many health … medical examination may be needed before the cause of your confusion or decreased alertness can be diagnosed. … Treatment depends on the cause of the problem. Contact your doctor for an examination if you are having problems …
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… Learn about arthritis and osteoporosis and how to manage them with a healthy lifestyle, including regular … when high levels of uric acid cause crystals to form in your joints and soft tissues, leading to inflammation, pain and swelling. Learn more about gout and how your diet can help lower the risk of gout attacks: Gout …
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… Overflow Incontinence On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … can be due to a weak bladder muscle or to blockage. Since your bladder doesn't empty as it should, it gets too full. … and multiple sclerosis . They may make it hard to tell when your bladder is full. Or they may make it harder for the …
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… Autism: Support and Training for the Family On this page: Overview Overview Having … assistance from whatever sources are available. Talk to your health professional and investigate what help is … have a child with autism. There are many families who share your concerns and daily challenges. Local and national …
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… Snakebite: Symptoms of a Pit Viper Bite On this page: Overview Overview Pit vipers, such … like you might faint. Sweat and have chills. Be sick to your stomach or vomit. Feel weak or dizzy. The severity of … much venom was injected with the bite (envenomation), and your personal health risks. Even if you do not have symptoms …
