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… that can cause swelling and irritation of the large intestine, or colon. This inflammation, known as colitis, can … common in older people who are in hospitals and nursing homes and in people who are getting chemotherapy for cancer. … These may include: Watery diarrhea (which may contain blood or pus). Swelling, cramps, pain, or tenderness in the …
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… Nail Infections . Scalp Problems . Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action Open/close … Smoke or Fumes Brown Recluse Spider Bite Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Burns and Electric Shock Calluses … Padding Calluses and Corns: Using Pumice Stones Cancer: Home Treatment for Mouth Sores Capsaicin Care for a Skin …
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… Care Planning Brochure (PDF, 1.55 MB) Expected/planned home deaths In British Columbia, individuals have the right to choose to die at home. For information about how to have an expected/planned death at home, please visit: Expected/Planned Home Deaths My voice: …
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… places in your arteries will cause a heart attack. Other tests may give you and your doctor all the information you … angiogram is an X-ray test that takes pictures of the blood flow through your coronary arteries . It helps your … will take about 1 to 3 hours. You may be able to go home later the same day. Some people need to stay in the …
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… is blocked. Bile then builds up in the liver and enters the bloodstream. This condition may happen when hormone levels … increase during pregnancy. It can make the skin very itchy. Home treatment and medicine can relieve symptoms. What are … and ask you about your medical history. You may have blood tests or other tests. How is cholestasis of pregnancy …
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… a problem such as hip or back pain. An abnormal X-ray or blood test may lead the doctor to discover this disease. To … or worse. Take care to avoid falls. For example, keep your home's walkways free of clutter and electric cords. Put grab …
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… early, you have a higher risk of forming a serious blood clot (such as a stroke, blood clot in the legs/lungs). … bleeding problems (such as bleeding of the stomach/intestines, bleeding in the brain) stroke artificial heart … (such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption) It is important that all …
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… needs. Warning This medication may rarely cause serious blood clots (such as pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart … made from human blood. Even though the blood is carefully tested, and this medication goes through a special … or clinic or doctor's office and will not be stored at home. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them …
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… Your Risk Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Immunotherapy … can be mild or severe. Mild allergies can be managed with home treatment. But medicine may be needed to prevent … test can show how your skin reacts to an allergen . Or a blood test can measure the level of antibodies that your …
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… loss hair/skin color changes This medication may cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Tell your doctor right away if … medical history, especially of: a certain enzyme problem (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency-G6PD) … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as eye exams, reflex tests, liver/kidney …
