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… calf and thigh veins, and less often in the arm veins or pelvic veins. Diagnosis and treatment of DVT in other parts … which make the blood clot too easily or too quickly. Surgery or an injury to the blood vessels can also cause a … How is it diagnosed? If your doctor thinks that you have DVT, you probably will have an ultrasound test to …
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… knee bones or how they are aligned. You are more likely to have patellar tracking disorder if you have any of the above problems and you are overweight, run, … had this problem, the longer it will take to get better. Surgery usually isn't needed. How can you care for yourself …
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… a second and provides a picture of a thin slice of the organ or area being studied. One part of the scanning … compression fractures . Check on problems of the spine that have been present since birth (congenital). Look at problems … seen during a standard X-ray test. Check how well spinal surgery or therapy is working for a spine problem. How To …
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… also can help prevent or control depression. If you have thoughts of harming yourself or others, you need to see … you're likable and can make more friends if you want them. Should: People sometimes have set ideas about how they "should" act. If you hear yourself saying that you or other …
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… Disease Transmission from Humans, Animals, and Insects Get Organized Hope for the Best, and Prepare for the Worst … and your family during a community emergency. See the "Get Organized" section of this topic. Always refer to local … avoid food or beverage items that look like they may have been tampered with-for instance, if the seal is broken …
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… tobacco smoke and vapour Formaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemicals found in materials … information, visit HealthLinkBC File #32 Asbestos: When should I worry? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive … radon gas may lead to lung cancer. High levels of radon have been found in parts of interior and northern British …
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… this infection. It's mainly seen in older adults who also have diabetes , people who have HIV , and children who have … having symptoms. If your symptoms aren’t related to those organs, you can choose the gender you identify with. If you … symptoms or make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms …
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… Blood Pressure Monitoring Babies and Older Adults Have an Increased Risk of Cold Injury Behavioural Methods … for Immobile Adults Cataracts Cataracts: Eye Care After Surgery Cataracts: Questions About Surgery Catheters for … section Make a Wise Decision Advance Care Planning: Should I Have Artificial Hydration and Nutrition? Advance …
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… people develop physically and sexually so that they can have children. It is the time when male and female sex characteristics appear and when changes in the sexual organs occur. Puberty is the entire process of changes … is a sign that girls can become pregnant. Girls should be instructed on how to use pads or tampons. Explain …
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… What are the symptoms? The symptoms depend on how badly you have injured the muscle. If the injury is only a strain, you … pulling in your lower leg. It may be uncomfortable. You may have a twinge of pain. More serious muscle tears will cause … serious injuries, treatment may include physiotherapy or surgery. How can you prevent them? Most calf muscle injuries …
