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Health features
… To find mental health and substance use support services in your area, search the HealthLinkBC Directory or contact … choking, gurgling or heavy snoring sounds Cold, clammy skin The person’s skin feels cold and clammy to the touch Tiny pupils The …
Medical tests
… than they are in a woman who is not pregnant. Some types of cancer cause abnormal progesterone levels in men and women. … diagnose problems with the adrenal glands and some types of cancer. How To Prepare You may be asked to stop taking … for up to 4 weeks before having a progesterone test. Tell your doctor if you have had a test that used a radioactive …
Health topics
… A gastric ulcer that does not respond to treatment could be cancer. Your doctor will most likely recommend a biopsy of a gastric … beginning treatment. The biopsy will make sure there is no cancer hiding in the ulcer. Helicobacter …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … Uses This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as lung cancer, thyroid cancer, medullary … loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine) signs of lung problems (such as new or …
Health topics
… this information is not official legal advice. Learn about your rights and get support from free resources. Visit … for resources on getting help in your area.Call your provincial health line ( 8-1-1 in most provinces and …
Health topics
… The shot is used to prevent pregnancy. You get the shot in your upper arm or rear end (buttocks). The shot gives you a … need another shot. The shot may cause bone loss. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits. How well does it … have an unplanned pregnancy. footnote 1 Be sure to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines …
Medical tests
… that show you have liver problems. You are pregnant. You or your doctor wants to know if you are protected from getting the disease. The tests also are done to help your doctor decide about your treatment and see how well it's working. How To Prepare …
Health topics
… Information Overview Blood donation means giving some of your blood so that it can be used to help someone else. … an injury. It also helps people who have an illness such as cancer, anemia, sickle cell disease , or hemophilia . If you … an injury. It also helps people who have an illness such as cancer, anemia, sickle cell disease , or hemophilia . If you …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life. Ritonavir belongs … swollen lymph nodes, trouble breathing, cough, non-healing skin sores) signs of an overactive thyroid (such as …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life. Darunavir belongs … swollen lymph nodes, trouble breathing, cough, non-healing skin sores) signs of an overactive thyroid (such as …
