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Medical tests
… as pneumonia, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) , collapsed lung ( pneumothorax ), or cystic … for these conditions. Look for problems from a chest injury, such as rib fractures or lung damage. Find foreign … heart—which could be caused by heart damage, heart valve disease , or fluid around the heart—is seen. Or a problem of …
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… critical to ensure that the ankle heals completely and reinjury does not occur. You can begin healing by walking or … range-of-motion exercises in the first 72 hours after your injury. Continue with further rehab, including stretching, … exercises Range-of-motion exercises begin right after your injury. Try doing these exercises then putting ice on your …
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… you need it. Then, when you are faced with an emergency or injury, you will know what to do. Your confidence in dealing … For tips to avoid choking, see preventing choking . Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger . Head Injury, Age 4 and Older . Heart Attack and Unstable Angina . …
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… to break a hip because of a bike or car crash or a sports injury. What are the symptoms? If your hip is broken, you … to break a hip because of a bike or car crash or a sports injury. What are the symptoms? If your hip is broken, you …
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… low humidity. High altitude. Chemical fumes. Smoke. Injury to the nose, such as: Hitting or bumping the nose. … allergies, or sinus infections. High blood pressure. Kidney disease. Liver disease. Blood clotting disorders. These include hemophilia …
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… available seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Overdose Prevention and Response in B.C. Provides services and information on overdose prevention and response, including how to avoid and react to … online chat and text. Toward the Heart The BC Centre for Disease Control harm reduction program offers resources to …
Medications
… harm or death. Blockage, dangerous blood clots, or local injury can happen if this medication is not used properly. … This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Get medical help right away if you have any … (such as asthma, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) liver disease mental/mood disorders (such as …
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… is caused by damage to or changes in the brain. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause. Strokes are the second most common cause. Other causes include diseases such as Parkinson's disease and frontotemporal … . These tests can help your doctor find a tumour or brain injury. Knowing the type of dementia a person has can help …
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… again, especially those with twisting motions. A traumatic injury to the knee, such as a blow that pushes the kneecap … when the pain started, and whether it was caused by an injury, overuse, or something else. Feel, move, and look at … Bursitis Knee Problems and Injuries Osteoarthritis Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) Current as of: November 9, …
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… Rectal itching (pruritus) usually isn't a sign of a serious disease. At first, the skin of the anal area may look red. … , prostate infections , an abscess , and pilonidal cysts . Injury from foreign body insertion, anal intercourse, or abuse . Diseases, such as cirrhosis of the liver , diabetes, …
