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… Campylobacteriosis On this page: … fever within 2 to 5 days after exposure to the bacteria. Your diarrhea may be bloody, and you may feel sick to your stomach and vomit. The illness usually lasts 1 week. …
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… Brain Aneurysm On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … and others can't. The following risk factors may increase your risk for an aneurysm or, if you already have an aneurysm, may increase your risk of it rupturing: Family history. People who have a …
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… Measles (Rubeola) On this page: … (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 …
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… Potassium (K) in Blood Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … pH , the amount of potassium you eat, the hormone levels in your body, severe vomiting, and taking certain medicines, … diet has enough potassium for the body's needs. But if your potassium levels get low, it can take some time for …
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… Estrogen Test On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To … you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care … cycle . Each lab has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for …
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… Radiation Exposure: Risks and Health Effects On this page: Overview Overview What is radiation? … radiation exposure, the number of exposures over time, and your age at exposure. In general, the younger you are when … treatment for cancer). Are exposed to radon gas in your home. To understand more about radiation exposure, you …
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… healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and … website at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . The inactivated influenza … try to get the vaccine as soon as possible. This gives your body enough time, about 2 weeks, to build immunity …
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… Common Types of Birthmarks On this page: Overview Overview Birthmarks are … of port-wine stains. If a port-wine stain makes you or your child feel shy or self-conscious, ask your doctor about treatment options and/or support groups …
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… Colour Blindness On this page: … either red, green, or blue light. You see colour when your cone cells sense different amounts of these three basic … them, such as a letter or number. The patterns you see help your doctor know which colours you have trouble with. In …
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… Health Problems Associated With Adult Obesity On this page: Overview Overview How obesity affects your health depends on many things, including your age, your sex, where you carry your body fat, and how …
