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Health topics
… see the topic Stop Negative Thoughts: Choosing a Healthier Way of Thinking . Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family … - Family Medicine Christine R. Maldonado PhD - Behavioral Health Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … for several months (amenorrhea). It is also used to treat abnormal bleeding from the uterus that is due to low hormone levels …
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… caregivers and friends of people who use substances (HealthLinkBC File #102b) Naloxone: Treating opioid overdose (HealthLinkBC File #118) Understanding harm reduction: … to manage these problems before they become more serious. Topics include depression, anxiety, alcohol and substance …
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… Your Symptoms Overview A fever is the body's normal and healthy reaction to infection and other illnesses, both … overwhelming infection, such as sepsis, may also cause an abnormally low body temperature. Check Your Symptoms Do you … bruising may be early symptoms of a serious illness or bleeding problem. There are two types. Petechiae (say …
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… Mild Mild difficulty breathing Do you have a chronic health problem that affects your breathing, such as asthma, … such as aspirin and ibuprofen. These medicines can cause bleeding and can make it harder to control bleeding. Yes … feeling that something bad is about to happen), headache, uterine cramps, metallic taste A severe reaction can take …
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… surgery. This might have been surgery for ovarian cysts or uterine fibroids . Infertility Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … and Gynecology Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … or heavier/lighter than usual. You may also have vaginal bleeding (spotting) between periods. Do not stop taking your … as protein C or protein S deficiency) high blood pressure abnormal breast exam cancer (especially endometrial or …
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… and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, … Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: …
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… worry about money. You may be worried that your provincial health plan or private insurance won't cover the cost of … takes strength and courage to seek help from others. Mental health problems are real and can affect your physical health. They often involve chemicals in the brain or …
Medical tests
… likely to be exposed to body fluids (such as if you are a health care worker). You've had other tests that show you … test, unless your doctor tells you to. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, … is taken, a small bruise may form at the site. Results Abnormal (positive) Hepatitis B testing Hepatitis B …
