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… on FASD and the effects it can have on your baby's health, see: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (HealthLinkBC File #38e) Fetal alcohol syndrome Alcohol … drugs during pregnancy visit: Pregnancy and alcohol use (HealthLinkBC File #38d) Alcohol or drug use during pregnancy …
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… have chosen to have both the affected breast and their healthy breast removed. Removing both breasts is called a … These may include: Fear of having a new cancer in the healthy breast. Even though this risk is low, any risk may … if you want breast reconstruction. Each surgery has risks and requires recovery time. What else should you know …
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… water or fluids). Malnutrition (not enough food). Untreated health problems. Pressure injuries (pressure sores). Unclean … to do. To report abuse or to get help, contact your local health authority. Each province has resources to help . Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Elizabeth T. Russo MD - …
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… doctor for more information. Gonorrhea Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) … Infections Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… for at least 15 minutes. Then call your doctor and local health unit right away. They can advise you on what to do … Central and South America. Contact your doctor or public health unit for more information. Animal … Wounds Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… neglect may include: Dehydration. Malnutrition. Untreated health problems. Pressure ulcers. Poor personal hygiene. … to your doctor. Ask the doctor what to look for, what the risks are, and what help is available. To report elder abuse or to get help, contact your provincial health authority. Bruises and Blood …
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… pain when safer options don't help. Opioids don't cure a health problem. But they may help you manage the pain and … You keep using, even though you know it is causing health problems. You need more and more of the opioids to … Back Pain Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Mumps Last updated August 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 14c Download PDF Document English … need protection against mumps. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #14a Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine and HealthLinkBC File #14e Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella …
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… solid food) and then add low-fibre foods. Depending on your health problem, you may eat low-fibre foods for just a short … foods: Cooked red meat, fish, or poultry Eggs Dairy products, such as milk, ice cream, cheese, cottage cheese, … raisins, or figs Raw fruit Popcorn Healthy Eating Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… your status is noted on your driver's licence or provincial health care card. To find out what's required in your … ligaments, and cartilage. Heart valves. Middle ear. Blood products include: Bone marrow. Stem cells. Related … Transplant Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
