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Health topics
… incision on the foot above the heel pad, where the thicker skin of the sole meets the thinner skin of the back of the … smooth the bone surface to allow the plantar fascia to heal under less tension. Sometimes the surgeon removes a small … smooth the bone surface to allow the plantar fascia to heal under less tension. Sometimes the surgeon removes a small …
Health features
… generally include 2 or more of the following body systems: Skin: hives, swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, … diarrhea Cardiovascular (heart) : paler than normal skin colour or blue colour, weak pulse, passing out, …
Health topics
… difficulty urinating or having bowel movement Is there any blood in your urine? Yes Blood in urine No Blood in urine Are you able to urinate at … to disrupt your sleep or activities. Pain in children under 3 years It can be hard to tell how much pain a baby or …
Medications
… carefully. Dosage is based on your medical condition, blood levels of primidone, use of other medications to treat … fainting slow heartbeat severe tiredness/weakness pale skin fast/slow/shallow breathing A small number of people … to drugs/alcohol) personal/family history of a certain blood disorder (porphyria) certain vitamin deficiencies …
Health topics
… (such as gloves, masks, and goggles) when dealing with blood or body fluids. The chances of becoming infected after … with an instrument that is contaminated with HIV-infected blood are about 1 out of 300. footnote 1 The chances of … HIV if contaminated blood comes into contact with intact skin. But the risk may be higher if contaminated blood …
Health topics
… signs include heart rate, respiration (breathing rate), blood pressure, and temperature. Knowing the ranges for … 1 to 3 years: 21–33 bpm 4 to 11 years: 17–25 bpm footnote 2 Blood pressure (systolic/diastolic) Systolic blood pressure is the upper number of a blood pressure …
Medications
… very small "pinpoint" pupils, slow heartbeat, or low blood pressure. If someone has serious overdose symptoms but … Use This medication is given by injection into a muscle or under the skin. It may also be given by injection into a vein, usually …
HealthLinkBC files
… for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for lead. However, under certain conditions, lead can leach into drinking water … including the amount consumed over time, age, nutrition and underlying health issues. People may ingest lead from many … in B.C. is a significant source of lead intake. As the skin does not easily absorb lead from water, exposure to …
Medications
… health needs. Warning Carmustine may cause serious bleeding/blood problems. This effect can cause anemia, lower your … loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine) vision changes People who are treated with … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: bleeding/blood problems current/recent/returning infection kidney …
Medical tests
… ( colon ) and the rectum . Stool tests look for signs of blood or cancer in a stool sample. Stool tests include: … Fecal immunochemical test (FIT). Guaiac fecal occult blood test (gFOBT). Blood in the stool may be the only symptom of colorectal …
