6350 results found
HealthLinkBC files
… that is naturally present in rock, soil and groundwater. When released outdoors, radon gas becomes diluted with air … up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the … non-smokers and the second leading cause among smokers. You have a one in 3 chance of developing lung cancer in your …
Health topics
… are often similar. Describing a few key symptoms of your headaches may help your doctor find out what type of headache you have. This can help your doctor treat your headaches. Here … each type of headache. Common types of headaches Where the pain is How bad the pain is Symptoms Migraine Usually on one …
Health topics
… venous skin ulcers from coming back after treatment. You may be asleep during the surgery, but it also can be done while you … to work within a few days. Your doctor can let you know when you can get back to your normal activities. This may be …
Health topics
… Overview Strong family and social relationships can make your child feel loved and secure. Building trust with your … conditions and illness: ADHD: Taking Care of Yourself When Your Child Has ADHD Aggression in Youth … of Depression in Children Taking Care of Yourself When You Have a Child With Physical, Emotional, or Behavioural …
Medications
… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Remember that …
Medications
… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Remember that …
Medical tests
… the neck that carry blood to the brain. The test may help your doctor decide if a procedure is needed to open a … room for several hours before you go home. Arrange to have someone take you home, because you may get a sedative … to watch the movement of the catheter in the blood vessels. When the catheter is in place, the dye is injected through …
Medical tests
… Information Test Overview A genetic test checks the DNA of your cells. It can find changes in your genes or chromosomes … . This may be used to confirm a specific genetic illness when a person has symptoms of a disease. Pharmacogenomic … a good idea to get genetic counselling before deciding to have testing. Genetic counselling may involve: Discussing …
Health topics
… Separated pubic symphysis The left and right bones of your pelvic girdle are joined at the front by a narrow … separate. This isn't a dangerous condition. But it can be painful. You can feel the pubic symphysis by pressing on … above your genital area. Your doctor or midwife can tell when it's separated or misaligned simply by pressing on it. …
Health topics
… Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview During pregnancy, you may have many questions about your health and potential … diabetes If your blood sugar level first becomes too high when you are pregnant, you have gestational diabetes. Learn …
