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… Prenatal ultrasound Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 116 Download PDF Document English … care provider. Your care provider will then review the findings with you. How is the prenatal ultrasound done? … a baby develops) As part of a range of prenatal genetic screening options, some women are eligible for a special …
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… she: Is overweight . Does not exercise much. Does not eat healthy foods. Has a family history of high cholesterol. … talk with your doctor. Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early High Cholesterol …
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… Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, Newborn Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Hip Problems, Age 11 and …
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… Untreated anorexia can lead to starvation and serious health problems, such as bone thinning ( osteoporosis ), kidney … mouth, skin, and hair for problems from malnutrition. Screening questions about your eating habits and how you …
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… High and Low Blood Sugar Levels On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … severe low blood sugar levels. Most high or low blood sugar problems can be managed at home. You just need to follow … increased urination, and fatigue. Then you can treat it early and prevent an emergency. Call your doctor if you …
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… Tension Headaches On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to … and other tests may be done to rule out other health problems. But this isn't common. How are tension headaches … an active role in managing a health condition. Headaches: Finding and Avoiding Triggers Headaches: Managing a Headache …
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… Advance Care Planning On this page: Overview Health Tools Basic Types of Advance Care Plans Preparing an … medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial … your beliefs and thoughts about illness, dying, and death? Finding answers You may find it hard to answer some of these …
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… Infantile Tay-Sachs With infantile Tay-Sachs, a baby looks healthy at birth. A doctor may see a red spot on the child's … difficulty walking, slurred speech, or mental health problems. The symptoms depend on how much Hex A the body … recommend that: footnote 1 Both you and your partner get a screening test if you are both of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, …
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… non-prescription medicines (such as aspirin), natural health products, alcohol, and illegal drugs, such as cocaine … any prescription and over-the-counter medicines and natural health products. How It Is Done Blood test A health … a medicine. Interactions between medicines also can cause problems, especially when you start to take a new medicine. …
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… Using Telehealth Counseling Actionset Getting Started It can be hard to find time for in-person mental health care. Luckily, online video counselling, or … not to disturb you. Sign into your session a few minutes early. Be ready to introduce yourself and provide some …
