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… The pregnant traveller Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41g Travel Series Download PDF … in the event you require medical care or deliver your baby early. Many policies do not automatically cover … that lasts a long time Fever Severe headache, visual problems, or pink eye Skin rash Joint and muscle pain For …
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… the level of substance use and the presence of other mental health or medical conditions. If you need to place your teen … after treatment will help your teen have something healthy to do rather than use substances. Special services. Special services such as mental health services, vocational (job) training, and counselling …
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… Headaches On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Headaches are one of the most common pain-related health problems in both children and adults. You may have a … or you may feel weak, not alert, and not able to think clearly (severe dehydration). You may pass less urine than …
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… Bowel Syndrome (IBS) On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call … it? It's not clear what causes IBS. It may be caused by problems with the way the brain communicates with the … Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and past health and will do a physical examination. In some cases, …
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… top layer of skin on your forearm. This is a good test for finding a TB infection. It is often used when symptoms, screening, or testing, such as a chest X-ray , show that a … have been in close contact with someone known to have TB. Health care workers who are likely to be exposed to TB. …
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… of alcohol. Manage stress. Exercise regularly, and eat a healthy diet. You also can talk to your doctor about … It raises your estrogen level. HT may increase the risk of problems in a small number of women. These problems include: … HT in menopause and how long you take it. Starting HT in early menopause has less risk than when it's started later …
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… Heart Block On this page: Health Tools What is … type of heart block may raise your risk of heart rhythm problems, such as atrial fibrillation. Second-degree AV … usually occurs in the AV node. It is common in young, healthy people (especially during sleep). It usually does …
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… the disease. Sickled red blood cells often cause recurring health problems called sickle cell crises . One set of genes that … ) test may be done. Genetic Testing and Screening Medical Tests: Questions to Ask the Doctor Sickle …
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… the infant's heel is pricked to draw blood for newborn screening tests. Bleeding that goes on for a long time after … when bleeding most often occurs. Mild hemophilia. Bleeding problems might not be noticed unless there is a lot of … steps at home to prevent bleeding episodes and improve your health. Learn how to recognize bleeding episodes so you can …
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… and people. For most people, it doesn't cause serious health problems. But for a pregnant woman's growing baby, it can … C, et al. (2013). Toxoplasmosis in pregnancy: Prevention, screening, and treatment. Journal of Obstetrics and …
