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… Tick bites and disease Last updated June 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … including people. While most tick bites do not result in disease, some do. Ticks live in tall grass and wooded areas. … the tick is identified as the type of tick that can carry diseases, you will be provided instructions to keep the tick …
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… example, osteoporosis, the effects of a stroke, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, heart disease, incontinence or acute infection Changes in mental … a serious fall, consider wearing hip protectors as extra prevention for hip injury in case of a future fall. A hip …
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… Lyme Disease Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … Risks Results Test Overview A Lyme disease test detects antibodies to the Lyme disease bacteria in the blood. Lyme disease bacteria are …
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… other clear liquids. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with your doctor … other clear liquids. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with your doctor …
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… Complex chronic diseases Last updated January 10, 2024 Download PDF: … Vietnamese Many Canadians are affected by Complex Chronic Diseases (CCD). CCD’s are illnesses that last a long time, … page: Fibromyalgia Myalgic encephalomyelitis Chronic Lyme disease Fibromyalgia The American College of Rheumatology …
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… Stages of Lyme Disease On this page: Overview Overview … It takes at least 24 hours for a tick to transmit the Lyme disease bacteria. There are three stages of Lyme disease. If the disease isn't treated, it may progress in …
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… Complications of Paget's Disease On this page: Overview Overview Paget's disease can cause complications such as: Osteoarthritis . Paget's disease can damage the bone around a joint. This can cause …
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… Misdiagnosis of Lyme Disease On this page: Overview Overview Misdiagnosis of Lyme disease is common. The bacteria that cause the illness are … with current lab tests. People often test positive for Lyme disease when in fact they have a different bacterial illness …
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… Osgood-Schlatter Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is Osgood-Schlatter disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease is a knee problem that causes pain and swelling in …
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… Degenerative Disc Disease On this page: What is degenerative disc disease? Degenerative disc disease isn't really a disease. It's a term used to describe …
