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… caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, … affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and reproductive organs. TB is curable. … loss, tiredness, chest pain and shortness of breath. Who should get a TB skin test? You may need a TST for various …
Health topics
… for people at average risk of breast cancer. Guidelines for when to start having mammograms and how often to have them vary from province to province. You should discuss the benefits and harms of mammograms with …
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… and often occurs in the summer. Impetigo is usually caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the skin, … that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How is it spread? Impetigo is very … for the rash to appear after you have been infected. You should practice good personal hygiene when a family member …
Medications
… (such as ringing in the ears) mental/mood changes signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) … unexplained stiff neck vision changes symptoms of heart failure (such as swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, … bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for …
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… Care Intimacy and Fertility Life With a Spinal Cord Injury When to Call a Doctor Giving Support … biggest concerns for people who have an SCI. Normally, the kidneys filter waste products and water from the blood to … (a bloodstream infection), and, in rare cases, kidney failure. Bladder problems can also trigger autonomic …
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… page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment … blood through the narrowed valve. This can lead to heart failure . What causes it? Aortic valve stenosis can be … But at some point, the valve may become so narrow that you start having symptoms. Symptoms are often brought on by …
Medications
… difficult/painful swallowing symptoms of heart failure (such as swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, … you have any very serious side effects, including: signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine, … bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for …
Healthy eating
… increased risk. What is food allergy? Food allergy occurs when the immune system mistakes a specific protein (an … until 2 years of age and beyond. Questions you may have: Should I avoid certain foods during my pregnancy or while … need to wait a certain number of days between them. You can start with the common food allergens your family eats. You …
Medications
… caused by conditions such as cancer, congestive heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This medication works in your kidneys like a … the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Remember that …
Medical tests
… abnormal calcium levels, or to check the status of chronic kidney disease. PTH controls calcium and phosphorus levels … to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. How It Feels When a blood sample is taken, you may feel nothing at all … blood calcium level can be caused by kidney disease, kidney failure, severe vitamin D deficiency, or an inability of the …
