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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … the energy emitted by humans. NCITs offer a way to take your temperature without touching, unlike traditional … to learn how safely take a rectal temperature. Always wash your hands before and after taking your child’s temperature. …
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… Eyes and Vision Learning Center Learn about eye and vision health You rely on your eyes and vision to do most daily activities. Whether … can help you learn what to do when you have problems with your vision. You'll find out how to keep your eyes healthy …
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… Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) On this page: Health Tools When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests … and easy bruising or bleeding. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your past health and do a physical examination. You'll have …
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… Hearing Loss On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to … of hearing loss include muffled hearing and a feeling that your ear is plugged. You may have trouble understanding what … at a higher volume than in the past. How is it diagnosed? Your health care provider will do a physical examination and …
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… Bowel Syndrome (IBS) On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call … problem, but there are things you can do to reduce your symptoms. Your symptoms may be worse or better from day to day, but …
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… Birth Defects Testing On this page: Health Tools Types of Tests First-Trimester Tests … has a certain birth defect. It can't tell you for sure that your baby has a problem. If the test result is "positive," it means that your baby is more likely to have that birth defect. So your …
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… Healthy Eating: Taking Calcium and Vitamin D Actionset … age 30, men and women begin to lose bone mass. If over time your bones thin so much that they become fragile and in … calcium and vitamin D from the foods you eat, talk to your doctor about how you can get the right amount. Health …
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… Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens Examinations and Tests … are certain things that make you more likely to get it. Your risk is higher if you smoke, are very overweight … side or the back. How is it diagnosed? You may get tests of your urine and blood. Imaging tests, such as a CT scan, …
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… Bone Density On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done … It measures the density of minerals (such as calcium ) in your bones. This information helps your doctor estimate the strength of your bones. We all lose …
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… Angiogram On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done … Or it may be done to look for blocked blood vessels in your lungs. During an angiogram, the doctor will put a thin, flexible tube into a blood vessel in your groin or arm. This tube is called a catheter. The …
