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… to not eat or drink for several hours before the test. Tell your doctor if you get nervous in tight spaces. You may get … ride home. It may be unsafe for you to drive or get home on your own. How It Is Done Before the test You will need to … aids, dentures, jewellery, watches, and hairpins) from your body. These objects may be attracted to the powerful …
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… This may decrease leg pain or help wounds heal better. Your arteries can get narrowed by a substance called plaque. Plaque is a buildup of fats in your arteries. You will be awake for the procedure. You will … get medicine to prevent pain and help you relax. First, your doctor will do a test to find narrowed arteries. He or …
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… On this page: Overview Overview You and your birth partner can take part more fully in a vaginal … or a repeat caesarean, discuss anesthesia options with your doctor before your delivery. If you have a routine caesarean, your birth …
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… like a skipped heartbeat or a flutter. They are common in children and teens as well as in adults. Early heartbeats … go away on their own. They don't need treatment. Talk to your doctor if you have other symptoms along with PVCs, such … rhythm could occur. So if you have a heart problem, talk to your doctor if you feel any change in your heartbeat. The …
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… Every fetus is different. The images we show you may not be your skin colour or your fetus's exact size. But they do tell you a lot about … villus sampling or nuchal translucency ultrasound in your town. The good news is that you still have excellent …
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… where the bone is close to the skin, such as right over your kneecap, the point of your elbow, or your spine. Some people also find it is more comfortable to …
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… about the safety of a natural health product, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or dietitian. Always tell your doctor if you are using a natural health product or if … Information Complementary Medicine Depression Depression in Children and Teens Natural Health Products (Herbal Medicines …
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… any kind of extended emergency. If you are unable to leave your home, if the local water supply becomes contaminated, … or if access to food and water is limited or unavailable, your family may be able to live on emergency supplies until … has passed. The question of how long you should plan for your supplies to last does not have an easy answer. It's …
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… always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low … and soap. If you are splashed with blood or body fluids and your skin has an open wound, healing sore, or scratch, wash … you are prepared. How do I protect myself and others? Teach children to never touch used needles, syringes or condoms, …
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… to 1 Year On this page: Overview Overview You can watch your baby's behaviour to check for hearing loss. If you notice a change, your baby might have hearing loss. Does your baby: Listen when spoken to? Turn or look up when you …
