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… heart rate, less oxygen to the heart and constricted blood vessels that increase blood pressure and make the heart work harder. In the long … as increased coughing, wheezing, pneumonia and asthma Heart disease Stroke Nasal sinus cancer Lung cancer Emphysema …
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… the intestinal tract. Very rarely, it can also infect the blood stream. When a person gets sick from this infection it … the most commonly reported bacterial enteric (intestinal) disease in B.C. What are the symptoms of a Campylobacter … treatment. Symptoms may include: Mild to severe diarrhea Bloody diarrhea Nausea Stomach pain Fever Vomiting Symptoms …
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… from yellow‑white to reddish‑brown. Bed bugs feed on the blood of humans and animals. Unlike parasites, such as fleas … one to two weeks to heal. Bed bugs are not known to spread disease to humans. Some people do not react at all to the … with your body. The staining is from their feces and the blood from crushed insects Live or dead bed bugs and their …
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… and the postpartum period. Many pregnant people have lower blood pressure during early pregnancy. Warm conditions bring blood to the skin to get rid of excess heat, potentially … person has underlying conditions such as obesity, kidney disease, or heart issues. Contact your healthcare provider …
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… body temperature rises, heat is released through increased blood flow to the skin and increased sweating. This allows … People who have chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory disease People who have mental illnesses such as …
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… elemental mercury. This includes some (older) thermometers, blood pressure devices, thermostats, barometers and … of mercury vapours. The vapours are then absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs and distributed throughout the … nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In severe cases, lung diseases such as pneumonitis, necrotizing bronchiolitis and …
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… sick. C. diff produces toxins that can cause damage to the cells in the intestines. The most common symptom of C. diff …
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… Tagalog Document Vietnamese If you have untreated TB disease that can spread from person to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider … of getting sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the …
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… the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … help protect others as well If your child is immune to the disease, your child cannot get sick and infect others. Your … friends and neighbours Young babies Seniors People with diseases such as cancer or other medical conditions Vaccines …
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… (around the genitals, anus or mouth) or send you for a blood test. If the sores have already started to heal, a … on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource … Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) Syphilis (#08e) …
