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… called gallstones. Most of the time, gallstones do not cause symptoms. When they do cause symptoms, the gallbladder … This fact sheet provides information on what you can eat to reduce symptoms of gallbladder disease. It also covers what to eat after surgery. Steps you can take People often believe that they need to remove all …
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… chemicals, hundreds of which are toxic and at least 70 that can cause cancer. There is no risk-free level of exposure to …
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… Document Vietnamese What is mumps? Mumps is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood … immunization. It is now more common in young adults. Mumps can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, that can lead to seizures or brain damage. About 1 in 20 people …
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… Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. In women, the infection may occur in the … to another person. A person with a gonorrhea infection can pass the infection to others until they complete antibiotic treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may …
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… Overview Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be painful and, if allowed to continue, can lead to … the stomach, to back up (reflux) into the esophagus, which causes heartburn. Because the nicotine in tobacco is … counselling, either by telephone or in person. Use medicines to help overcome the addiction to nicotine. …
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… Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. The infection may occur in the rectum … movements and redness in the anal area. For men, symptoms can include: Clear or mucous-like fluid from the penis Pain … – the tube that urine passes through For women, symptoms can include: Change in amount and/or colour of fluid from …
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… infection? A vaginal yeast infection is a common infection caused by the overgrowth of yeast in the vagina. What causes vaginal yeast infections? Vaginal yeast infections can be caused by many factors, some of which include: … they should also seek treatment. Both men and women can get yeast infections. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of …
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… happens when a person takes more opioids than their body can handle. Breathing may become irregular and slow, and a person may not respond to stimulation. If someone cannot breathe, or is not breathing enough, the oxygen … drug supply. Overdose fatalities are now the leading cause of unnatural deaths in B.C. What is naloxone? Naloxone …
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… primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close contact or sexual contact with … may be neurologic (hearing or vision loss, dizziness ) or cause damage to your brain, heart and other organs in your …
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… Health Tools Types of Physiotherapy When Physiotherapy Can Help What is … up stairs, or getting in and out of bed. Physiotherapy can help with recovery after some surgeries. Your doctor may … an exercise program so you can do it at home. Treatment may cause mild soreness or swelling. This is normal, but talk to …