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… Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Last updated October 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 73 Download PDF Document English … they are carrying SA bacteria. When these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not normally harm you. However, if SA …
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… to: Genetics. You're more likely to get Paget's disease if your parents, brothers, or sisters have it. Viruses. The … To diagnose Paget's disease, the doctor will ask about your past health, do a physical examination, and order tests such as: …
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… is an inherited blood disorder that causes your body to make less hemoglobin or abnormal hemoglobin. … Hemoglobin helps red blood cells spread oxygen through your body. Low levels of hemoglobin may cause anemia , an … Your doctor will do an examination and ask about your health history. Tests you may need include: A complete blood …
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… to make a three-dimensional image of the interior lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. A virtual … colon cancer. Which screening test you choose depends on your risk, your preference, and your doctor. Talk to your … 10 mm (0.4 in.) . Virtual colonoscopy is not covered by all health insurance plans. Check with your insurance plan …
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… for acute kidney injury may be done daily until your kidneys are working again. You are connected to a filter (dialyzer) by tubes attached to your blood vessels. Your blood is slowly pumped from your … Things to consider Hemodialysis is done mainly by trained health workers. They can watch for problems. You can do it …
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… happens when too much iron builds up in the body. Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin, the part of your blood that carries oxygen to all of your cells. But … foods that naturally contain vitamin C. Do not take natural health products that contain iron. If you get phlebotomy …
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… (easily spread) infection that causes a rash all over your body. It is also called rubeola. The measles vaccine … sneezing, a sore throat, and a cough. The lymph nodes in your neck may swell. You also may feel very tired and have … and you plan to travel, check with your doctor or local health clinic to see whether you should get the vaccine …
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… therapy increases the amount of oxygen that flows into your lungs and bloodstream. If your COPD is very bad and your blood oxygen levels are low, … low for long periods. Your need for oxygen depends on your health and the results of oximetry or an arterial blood gas …
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… is sometimes called pleuritis. What causes it? In young, healthy people, an infection of the lower respiratory system … you cough, sneeze, or suddenly move. May ease when you hold your breath or press on the painful area. But this type of … and costochondritis . If a viral infection is causing your pleurisy, you may or may not have common viral …
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… Shigellosis Last updated October 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 80 Download PDF Document English … oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your fingers and then touching your mouth, or by putting objects in your mouth that may …
