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… Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check … care. They may include: Bruises ( contusions ). These occur when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, … of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will …
Medical tests
… On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related … CT scans may also be used. A prostate biopsy may be done: When a blood test shows a high level of prostate-specific … probe will be gently inserted into your rectum. A thin tool with a spring-loaded needle will be inserted next to …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese When are onsite sewage systems used? Any home or building that is … the location of all parts of the sewage system. This way you and your maintenance provider can find information based …
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… Burns and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Young children, who are naturally curious and like to explore, are at high risk … strategies: Provide constant, close supervision, especially when the child is bathing or in the kitchen; older children …
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… Understanding Virtual Care (Telemedicine) On this page: Overview Overview What is … pressure, pulse, and other body functions through special tools connected to your computer. You might also get a … in your patient portal, on your device, or in an email. When is it a good option? Virtual care works great when …
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… Dehydration On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview Dehydration occurs when your body loses too much fluid. This can happen when … of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will …
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… Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check … children. A slipped capital femoral epiphysis . This occurs when the upper end of the thigh bone (head of the femur) … of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will …
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… Illnesses On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check … help us keep our bodies cool. A heat-related illness occurs when our bodies can no longer transfer enough heat to keep … of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will …
Medical tests
… Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done Risks Results Test … of home pregnancy tests use a test strip or dipstick that you hold in the urine stream or dip into a sample of urine. … wait a specific amount of time before reading the results. When to test Most home pregnancy kits can be used on the …
Medications
… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … your doctor for more details. Stop using this medication when you become pregnant. This medication must not be used …
