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HIV Testing Should I Get Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus

… Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), recommend having a screening test for HIV if you have a high risk of infection. … and provincial health organizations in Canada recommend HIV screening for everyone. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends screening for HIV if you engage in high-risk behaviour. …
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Fulminant Hepatitis

… or coma.) Blood-clotting defects. Buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity, arms, and legs. Treatment No medicine can … or coma.) Blood-clotting defects. Buildup of fluid in the abdominal cavity, arms, and legs. Treatment No medicine can …
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When to call your healthcare provider

… Frequent vomiting, when you are unable to keep fluids down Abdominal pain or if your abdomen feels hard Bleeding from …
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Menstrual Cramps

… is different than your usual menstrual cramps? Yes Lower abdominal, pelvic, or genital pain No Lower abdominal, pelvic, or genital pain How bad is the pain on a … Making the Most of Your Appointment Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 …
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Healthy Eating in Children Problems Caused by Poor Nutrition

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Rectal Problems

… not the cramping type of pain you have with diarrhea. Yes Abdominal pain No Abdominal pain Do you have symptoms of shock? The symptoms … is to call 9-1-1 for medical transport to the hospital. Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 …
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Causes of Hyperventilation

… injury. Collapsed lung ( pneumothorax ). Pregnancy. Severe abdominal fluid retention (ascites). Situations where there … injury. Collapsed lung ( pneumothorax ). Pregnancy. Severe abdominal fluid retention (ascites). Situations where there …
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Joints and spinal cord

… Spinal Cord Injury: Adapting Your Home Spinal Cord Injury: Abdominal Thrust Assist (Assisted Cough) Spinal Cord Injury: …
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Malabsorption Syndrome

… syndrome may include: Gas, bloating, and vague abdominal discomfort. Frequent diarrhea and foul-smelling … syndrome may include: Gas, bloating, and vague abdominal discomfort. Frequent diarrhea and foul-smelling …
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Treating a Twisting Bowel Obstruction

… another type of surgery, the cecum can be attached to the abdominal (belly) wall so that it won't twist (cecopexy). A … another type of surgery, the cecum can be attached to the abdominal (belly) wall so that it won't twist (cecopexy). A …