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Healthy eating
… Once your symptoms improve, you can gradually return to a high fibre diet. If you have symptoms of diverticulitis such … a healthy diet that includes a wide variety of foods. Eat higher fibre foods often Fibre may help prevent diverticula … to fill half your plate with vegetables and fruits. Include higher fibre whole grains such as whole grain bread, …
Health topics
… vein thrombosis (DVT)? A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot (thrombus) in a deep vein, usually in the legs. A … And for the next few weeks, your blood clot risk stays higher than normal. Here are some tips to prevent DVT during … have a risk of blood clots, talk to your doctor before taking a long trip. Your doctor may want you to wear …
Medical tests
… pictures of structures more clearly. The dye may help show blood flow, look for some types of tumours, and show areas … Look for the cause of headaches. Help diagnose a stroke or blood vessel problems in the head. Problems with blood vessels may include an aneurysm or abnormal twisted …
Health topics
… other techniques to help your symptoms. Eat foods that are high in fibre to avoid constipation and straining when you … Reach and stay at a healthy weight, since more weight puts pressure on your pelvic muscles. Avoid lifting heavy things … other techniques to help your symptoms. Eat foods that are high in fibre to avoid constipation and straining when you …
Health topics
… is a condition that runs in families. It causes very high levels of cholesterol . This condition can cause a … a disorder. For example, your doctor may check for: Very high cholesterol levels. For example, LDL cholesterol might … mmol/L or more for an adult. footnote 1 A family history of high cholesterol. A family history of early coronary artery …
Healthy eating
… their weight or following a heart healthy diet. Traditional high fat foods are served on these occasions. Occasional … fruit or vegetable (applesauce, pumpkin). Keep servings of high fat desserts small. Offer low fat fruit dessert, such …
Health topics
… Neutropenia (say "noo-truh-PEE-nee-uh") means that your blood has too few white blood cells called neutrophils. … signs of infection include: Fever of 38° C (100.4° F) or higher. (This may be the only symptom.) Chills or sweating. … signs of infection include: Fever of 38° C (100.4° F) or higher. (This may be the only symptom.) Chills or sweating. …
HealthLinkBC files
… start the first day you quit, with increased oxygen in the blood and lower blood pressure. Within one year of quitting, your risk of having a … to quit cold turkey, without any aids, but you’ll have a higher chance of success by using one or more of the methods …
Medications
… response to treatment, and other medications you may be taking. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all … cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that …
Medications
… response to treatment, and other medications you may be taking. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all … cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that …
