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Ulcerative Colitis (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (called IBD for short). UC is a condition that causes inflammation in the bowel (also known as the large intestine or colon) of your gastrointestinal tract (or GI tract). Inflammation is when parts of your body get red, swollen, and painful. (English)

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Having an Ultrasound Scan [English] Permalink Public

You are having an ultrasound scan. This sheet tells you what to expect. We review it in more detail during your appointment. (English) Colour

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Sun Safety After an Organ Transplant (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Skin cancers are the most common type of cancer for people who have had an organ transplant. In fact, any person with a solid organ transplant is much more likely to develop skin cancer than the general public. This risk is increased because of the medicine you must take to prevent your body from rejecting your transplanted organ. (English) Colour

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Preparing For a Colonoscopy (Bowel Cleansing) [English] Permalink Public

Your bowel needs to be completely empty for the test to be a success. Follow these instructions exactly. Part of the Colon Screening Program with BC Cancer Agency. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Colon Screening Program Package (268083).

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Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This fact sheet explains why it is important to prevent this infection from spreading to other patients in the hospital, or to your friends and family when you go home. (English) Colour

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Fabulous Fibre: South Asian (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

What is Fibre?Includes parts of plant foods that your body can’t digest or absorb. Why is fibre important? It keeps bowels regular, may help keep you full longer and helps with weight and blood sugar control. (English) Colour

Preventing Constipation While on Opioids in Palliative Care [English] Permalink Public

Opioids (sometimes called narcotics) are used to treat pain and shortness of breath in people who are receiving palliative care for a life-limiting illness. Opioids slow the movement of your bowels. This often causes constipation. Constipation can be prevented and managed by using laxatives regularly. (English) Colour

Nutrition and Lung Disease (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Our bodies require a variety of nutrients for proper function (including breathing!). Eating a balanced diet is essential to maintain health and manage your lung disease, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This factsheet gives helpful nutrition tips to support people living with lung disease. (English) Colour

Fast Foods: Better Choices (Child) [English] Permalink Public

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s likely unrealistic to say you’ll never eat fast food or restaurant food again. However, you can still lead a healthy lifestyle and occasionally eat out at the same time. The more you know about the food that goes into your body, the better choices you’ll be able to make. Audio available. (English)

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Colic (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides a overview of colic including causes, treatment and when to contact a health care provider. Audio available. (English)

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