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… Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted … is bacterial vaginosis (BV)? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common mild imbalance of bacteria in the vagina. The vagina … a grey colour or have a fish-like odour. While BV is more common in women who are sexually active, it can occur in …
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… Sleep Apnea On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention … an hour (severe apnea). Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type. This most often occurs because your airways are … apnea in children, so surgery to remove them is usually the first treatment. Children may also be treated with CPAP or …
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… Gonorrhea Test On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done … test is done on a sample of fluid from the penis or, less commonly, the cervix. The fluid is spread on a microscope … wipe the genital area clean before you urinate. Collect the first part of your urine stream, just as you begin to …
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… Dyslexia On this page: Health Tools Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Treatment … personnel can help design a learning plan for your child. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take …
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… Role of Pets in Human Disease Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 61a Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become … information on diseases that these animals can spread, see HealthLinkBC File #61b Petting Zoo and Open Farm Visits . …
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… fluid flows through these chambers. This test is most commonly done on babies. Cranial ultrasound for babies Cranial ultrasound can … the Doctor Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Acne On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What … solid, red lumps that are painful (cysts). Acne is very common among teens. It usually gets better after the teen … solid, red lumps that are painful (cysts). Acne is very common among teens. It usually gets better after the teen …
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… Coronary Artery Disease On this page: Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Increases Your Risk When to … artery disease? Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease. It's also a leading cause of … of breath. Heart attack. A heart attack is sometimes the first sign of coronary artery disease. Less common symptoms …
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… Rotator Cuff Disorders On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention … activities where forceful contact or falls are likely or common. Don't keep your arms out to the side or raised over … Physiotherapy Self-Care Home treatment is often the first treatment for a rotator cuff problem. Treatment can …
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… if this is a regularly scheduled appointment with your health professional. What questions or concerns do I want addressed during this appointment? Do I … fill in the following information. Condition or disease Health professional who diagnosed the condition What was the …
