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… Some diuretics can cause low levels of potassium. A delicate balance of potassium is needed to properly transmit … electrical impulses in the heart. A low potassium level can disrupt the normal …
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… six months – with one notable exception being Vitamin D.  Health Canada recommends all … milk meets your baby’s vitamin D needs. Other sources include fish, egg yolks, soft … bread made with vitamin D-enhanced yeast, and yogurt or cheese made from fortified milk. …
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… whether symptoms are caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). You meet the Rome III … footnote 1 The pain is relieved by having a bowel movement. The pain is linked to a change in how often you have a bowel movement. The pain is linked to a change …
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… Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … urinary problems (such as blood in the urine) and bone pain. Many prostate cancers … urinary problems (such as blood in the urine) and bone pain. Many prostate cancers …
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… Care Offers online and in person (Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna) programs for cancer …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having … and who are at average risk for breast cancer. It is not for women who are at high …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation or Surgery for Localized Prostate Cancer? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … prostate. This topic is for people who have cancer that hasn't spread outside of the …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Ovarian Cancer: Should I Have My Ovaries Removed to Prevent Ovarian Cancer? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … is for women who are at high risk for ovarian cancer and are thinking of having their …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … after your surgery for early-stage breast cancer. Don't have chemotherapy. This …
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… Actionset Overview Cancer and some of the treatments for it can cause pain. But having cancer does not mean that you have to live … pain under control is an important part of cancer treatment. It can help you eat and …