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… in unimmunized people, including visitors to Canada, who have traveled overseas. Is there a measles vaccine? There … the disease or received 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to prevent the illness. You need to get … see HealthLinkBC File #63 Immune globulin . What should I do if I think I have measles? If you have a fever …
Medical tests
… large intestine (colon). These tests are used to look for abnormal growths (such as tumours or polyps ), inflammation, bleeding, hemorrhoids , and other conditions (such as … of a colon infection (very rare). Results Your doctor should be able to discuss some of the findings with you …
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… are infected worldwide. It is rare in Canada, but cases have been found in British Columbia and Nunavut. How can I … especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I have HTLV-1? If you are infected with HTLV-1 you should not breastfeed. Otherwise, breastfeeding is highly …
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… people who get mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) … or the recommended number of doses of a mumps vaccine you should get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine … immune to mumps and do not need to be immunized. What should I do if I think I have mumps? If you have swollen …
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… They may cause some discomfort. But afterpains help reduce uterine bleeding. They also help shrink the uterus back to the size … They may cause some discomfort. But afterpains help reduce uterine bleeding. They also help shrink the uterus back to …
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… causing discomfort. Pessaries come in different sizes and should be fitted carefully. Pessaries can be used … a prolapse surgery. Pessaries are sometimes used to treat uterine prolapse during pregnancy. In this instance, the … the vaginal wall. Increase in vaginal discharge or odour. Bleeding. Wearing away of the vaginal wall. In severe cases, …
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… lens becomes cloudy. Most people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. One eye may be worse than the other. … that there are benefits from surgery. At that time, surgery should be considered, and delaying may not be best. What … drops to help. What symptoms will I have and when should I call my doctor? Expected symptoms: Within 24 hours …
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… White Nose Syndrome. Some bats with rabies may appear to behave totally normally. Some of the signs described above may … stress, hunger and becoming accustomed to humans. What should I do if I have been exposed to rabies? If a bat or … or scratches you, you may have been exposed to rabies. You should do the following: Wash the wound well with soap and …
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… semen analysis, blood tests, and special procedures. Should I be tested? Before you have infertility tests, try fertility awareness methods to … the uterus. Hysteroscopy is used to find problems in the uterine lining. Sometimes your doctor can use small tools …
Medical tests
… , colon polyps , tumours, and areas of inflammation or bleeding. During the test, tissue samples can be collected ( biopsy ) and abnormal growths can be taken out. Colonoscopy can also be … during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the procedure and how …
