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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Simplified] 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. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Cellulitis (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

You have an infection of the deepest layer of your skin. This is called cellulitis (sounds like sell-u-li-tis). It is usually caused by bacteria. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Kidney Stones (Renal Colic) (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Simplified] 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. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Angina Chest Pain (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

We have determined that your chest pain is coming from your heart. This is called angina (sounds like ann-j-eye-na). Angina is caused by not enough oxygen getting to your heart muscle. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Pilonidal Abscess (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

You have a pilonidal cyst that has become infected near your tailbone, just above your buttocks. When infected it is called a pilonidal abscess. It usually results from ingrown hairs. (pilo means hair, nidal means collection) (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Asthma (Adult) (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

Asthma (sounds like az-muh) is when the airways (or breathing tubes) in your lungs become swollen and irritated. This makes it difficult to breathe. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Kidney Infection (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Simplified] 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. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Threatened Miscarriage (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

When you have vaginal bleeding and/or cramping early in your pregnancy (before 20 weeks), there is a chance you could miscarry or lose the baby. This is called a ‘threatened miscarriage’. It is also possible to have bleeding early in your pregnancy without miscarrying. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Simplified] 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. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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Viral Gastrointestinal Illness (Stomach Flu) How to prevent the spread of infection in hospital and at home [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

Viral gastrointestinal illness, also known as stomach flu, is a common illness. It can occur as a case in just one person or can quickly spread through families and cause outbreaks. Outbreaks occur in the community every year. There are several different viruses that cause illness with vomiting and diarrhea. This fact sheet provides information about how to prevent the spread of infection in hospital ad at home. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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