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Appendectomy (Child) [Arabic] Permalink Public

Sometimes children experience appendicitis (a swelling of the appendix due to blockage). Removal of the appendix, or an appendectomy, may be required. Audio available. (Arabic)

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Acetaminophen [Arabic] Permalink Public

Your child needs to take medicine called acetaminophen (Tylenol or Tempra). This information sheet explains what acetaminophen does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine. (Arabic)

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Ankle Sprains (Child) [Arabic] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about ankle sprains including signs, symptoms, treatment, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (Arabic)

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Bladder Infection (Urinary Tract Infection) (Fraser Health) [Arabic] Permalink Public

You have an infection in your bladder. A bladder infection is also called a urinary tract infection (or UTI). This infection is most often caused by bacteria travelling up the urethra into the bladder. (Arabic) Colour

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Babies: How Can You Tell if Your Baby is Ill? [Arabic] Permalink Public

A change in behaviour is often a sign of illness in babies. If your baby is ill, he may cry more or have a change in activity level. Audio available. (Arabic)

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Heart Palpitations (Fraser Health) [Arabic] Permalink Public

A heart palpitation (sounds like pal-pih-tay-shun) is when your heart feels like it is pounding, racing, or fluttering. You might feel like your heart has skipped a beat or added an extra beat. You might feel overly aware of your heartbeat. These feelings or sensation can sometimes be felt in your chest, neck, or throat. While you are having palpitations, your heart rhythm may or may not be abnormal. (Arabic) Colour

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Hemorrhoids [Arabic] Permalink Public

Hemorrhoids (sounds like ‘hem-uh-roids’) are also called ‘piles’; are bulging tissue (skin) that contains swollen veins in the rectal (anal, bum) area. They may cause small amounts of bleeding or small blood clots. They can be itchy and painful, especially with a bowel movement (stool, poo). (Arabic) Colour

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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) (Fraser Health) [Arabic] Permalink Public

Deep vein thrombosis (sounds like throm-bow-sis), is a blood clot that forms inside one of the larger veins of the body. You may also hear it called DVT. This type of blood clot usually occurs in the calf, thigh, or pelvis. The blood clot can block part or all of the blood flow. The area becomes inflamed, causing pain, swelling, and feels warm to the touch. (Arabic) Colour

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Drain Care after Breast Surgery [Arabic] Permalink Public

After breast and axilla (armpit) surgery you could have one or more drains. The drain removes old blood and fluid that can collect after surgery. This sheet gives instructions for how to care for the drain(s) at home. (Arabic) Black & White

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Having an Ultrasound-guided Breast Biopsy (Lower Mainland) [Arabic] Permalink Public

An ultrasound-guided breast biopsy means taking one or more samples of tissue to be examined by the laboratory. This sheet tells you what to expect. (Arabic) Colour

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