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… any health conditions or medications. Show them how to use specialized medical mobility equipment, such as lifts, …
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… sodium content of foods can also be found on food labels. Use this information to make lower sodium choices. Food …
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… attack, or help you live longer. Most heart attacks are caused by small plaques the break open and cause a clot, not by large plaques that slow blood flow and cause angina symptoms. Whichever treatment you choose, you …
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… or more. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the main causes of chronic kidney disease in Canada. About 15% of … Try to choose activities you enjoy and will continue to do. Useful resources Living with Reduced Kidney Function: Book …
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… is a virus that attacks the liver. There are different viruses that cause hepatitis and how it is transmitted vary between types … chronic hepatitis B, a lifelong illness, which can cause serious liver disease. Most (95%) adults who are exposed …
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… Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora parasites. What are the symptoms? … (often explosive) diarrhea Abdominal cramps and bloating Nausea Flatulence (gas) Occasional fever Loss of appetite … Help stop the spread of germs For information on the use of antibiotics, visit: Do Bugs Need Drugs at …
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… BC) Chewing and swallowing difficulties Learn about the causes, signs and risks of chewing and swallowing … or happen less often than usual for you. Read about what causes it and how a healthy eating pattern may help: Managing … Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) IBD is a condition that causes ongoing inflammation of the intestines. The two main …
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… of plaque or a blood clot could move to the brain and cause a stroke . How can you reduce your risk of stroke? There … These help prevent the damage to blood vessels that can cause plaque to build up. Statins and other medicines to lower … include: Infection. Nerve damage that could cause serious problems, like trouble swallowing. The artery …
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… such as walk-in clinics or mental health services. They use the HealthLink BC Directory which lists all health …
