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… the blood of a person living with the illness. Some people have no symptoms or not realize they have the disease. … know for sure that you have hepatitis C is to have a blood test . Learn more about hepatitis C: Hepatitis C Hepatitis … support, peer mentorship and training, hepatitis C screening & linking to care events, connection to services, …
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… @ hlth.gov.bc.ca. Please call 8-1-1 if you have any questions about how we are contacting you or … nurse practitioner How to register in other languages Who should register After you register I need help Register to … who speaks that language will join the call. Who should register If you live in B.C. and need a family doctor …
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… You may stop having periods in your mid-40s. Or you might have them well into your 50s. Menopause is a natural part of … to many health problems. Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy: Should I Use Estrogen Therapy (ET)? Menopause: Should I Use … Bleeding Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Birth Control Breast Cancer Deep Vein Thrombosis Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer
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… Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Many people have ringing (or roaring, hissing, buzzing, or tinkling) in … sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you now have in the … health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer …
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… this page: Overview Overview Women who have had breast implants or surgery to remove cysts or benign (non-cancerous) lumps usually are able to breastfeed . Women who … and who is planning to become pregnant and breastfeed should discuss possible problems with her cancer specialist …
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… injury when they are shaken or thrown. That's because they have: Heavy, large heads for their body size. Weak neck … signs of injury and increased blood pressure. Do imaging tests such as a CT scan or an MRI to look for bleeding or … yourself in another room, or call someone for help. What should you do if you suspect abusive head trauma? It is …
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… Tools Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Physical Rehabilitation … it hurts to move it. If a sprain is more severe, you may have a lot of pain. You may not be able to walk or put … may be needed. What kind of a rehabilitation program should you follow? Most people can start rehab right away. …
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… typically think in concrete ways. This means that they have difficulty with abstract and symbolic concepts. Their … future choices and consequences. This stage of thinking should be taken into account when you are counselling … of athletic ability than long-term consequences such as cancer. The age 11 to 14 years tends to be a self-centred …
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… or chromosome fragment is present. What is genetic testing? Genetic testing includes any type of test that … your risk for a disease later in life, such as breast cancer. Find out if you have an inherited heart disease called hypertrophic …
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… low blood sugar until the symptoms are serious. Most people have symptoms if their blood sugar drops below 4.0 mmol/L. But if you have hypoglycemic unawareness, the only symptom you may have … to help predict when your blood sugar is getting too low. Test your blood sugar often. This is especially important …