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… Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I Get a Screening Test? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … in the groin. What is the screening test for AAA? Screening tests help your doctor look for a certain disease or …
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… Cushing's Syndrome On this page: … stretch marks on your belly. Mood changes, such as feeling irritable, anxious, or depressed. Muscle and bone weakness. … chance for recovery. This surgery requires great skill and should be done at a major medical centre where doctors …
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… Symptoms of COVID-19 Last updated October 9, 2024 On this page: COVID-19 symptoms If you have symptoms If you are a priority population If you are … COVID-19 to others. To learn more about self-isolation, who should self-isolate and ending self-isolation, visit BC …
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… Reye syndrome Last updated October 13, 2023 HealthLink BC File … children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who have, or recently had, a viral infection such as chickenpox … ASA or Aspirin® to anyone under 18 years of age to manage symptoms such as fever, headache and muscle aches. Instead, …
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… Reye Syndrome On this page: … most children recover from Reye syndrome in a few weeks and have no lasting problems. What causes it? Experts don't know … aspirin use, and past health problems. Your child may need tests such as blood and urine tests, a liver biopsy , a CT …
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… Pregnancy: Changes in Bowel Habits On this page: Overview … itching, and bright red blood on your stool are common symptoms of hemorrhoids. Blood in the stool Blood in the … by mild irritation of the rectum. This can happen if you have to strain hard to pass a stool or if you have a …
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… Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? Decision … these types of cancer may not need chemo. There are gene tests that may show whether having chemo will help you …
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… Sjögren's Syndrome On this page: … . The damage keeps the glands from working the way they should and makes your eyes and mouth dry. The disease may … at least 3 months and are not caused by medicines. You may have itching and burning in your eyes. Your mouth may feel …
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… Klinefelter Syndrome On this page: Conditions Basics … is born with one or more extra X chromosomes . Most males have one Y and one X chromosome. Having extra X chromosomes … about his past health, do a physical examination, and order tests, such as a hormone test and chromosome analysis. In …
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… Nephrotic Syndrome On this page: … that your kidneys aren't working right. As a result, you have: High levels of protein in your urine. Low levels of … diagnosed? Doctors diagnose nephrotic syndrome using: Urine tests to measure the amount of protein in your urine. Blood …
