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Kidney Infection (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A kidney infection is when you have bacteria in the kidneys. Bacteria get into kidneys by moving from the urethra into the bladder. From there, it moves up through the ureters into the kidneys. (English) Colour

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Kidney Stones (Renal Colic) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Kidney stones are made of minerals and salts that stick together and form crystals in your urine. The stones can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a marble. Some are smooth, but most are jagged. The stones can stay in your kidney or move out of your body when you urinate. Most stones pass out of the body without any need to see a doctor. (English) Colour

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Vomiting or Diarrhea (Adult) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

There are many reasons why a person throws up or vomits. The most common reason is from a stomach virus (which is often called the ‘stomach flu’ by mistake – The real flu usually doesn’t cause vomiting). (English) Colour

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Vomiting and Diarrhea in Children (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Vomiting is a normal reaction of the stomach trying to get rid of contents irritating it. Vomiting can happen without warning. Sometimes a child can have diarrhea and/or a fever as well as the vomiting. (English) Colour

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Pneumonia (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview of pneumonia including symptoms, when to get help, home treatment, and prevention. (English) Colour

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Heart Palpitations (Fraser Health) [English] 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. (English) Colour

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Insect Bites (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

An insect bite or sting can show up as a red lump in the skin that sometimes has a tiny hole in its centre. Bites or stings can be from mosquitoes, fleas, ants, bees, wasps, spiders, bedbugs, or other insects. (English) Colour

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Corneal Abrasion [English] Permalink Public

Corneal abrasion (sounds like kor-nee-al ah-bray-shun) is a common eye injury. The cornea is the clear covering of the front part of the eye. A scratch, a poke, or other minor injury to the cornea is called an abrasion. (English) Colour

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Mononucleosis (Adult) [English] Permalink Public

Mononucleosis (Mono) is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). The virus spreads through your saliva (your spit). This is why you might hear it called the ‘kissing disease’. (English) Colour

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Fever in Children (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Fever is a rise in body temperature. Fever is a normal and healthy reaction to an infection. Fever helps the body fight infection. (English) Colour

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