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Hemorrhoids [English] 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). (English) Colour
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254304Abdominal Pain (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Your abdomen extends from below your chest to your groin. Some people call it the stomach, but your abdomen contains many other important organs. Pain in the abdomen can come from any one of these organs. The pain may start somewhere else, such as your chest. Severe pain does not always mean it is a serious problem. However, mild pain does not always mean the problem is not serious. (English) Colour
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254290Chest Pain - Non-Cardiac (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Pain in your chest can be scary but is does not always mean you are having a heart attack. We have done some tests and determined your chest pain is not coming from your heart. (English) Colour
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253986Preventing Peritonitis [English] Permalink Public
How to prevent peritonitis, signs of peritonitis and instructions for patients and hospital (English) Colour
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253183Sun 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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262886Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults [English] Permalink Public
HealthLinkBC Health File overview about healthy eating healthy aging for adults including the important nutrients, supplements and resources. Number 68j. (English)
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Healthy Eating for Seniors [English] Permalink Public
This handbook addresses food safety,includes information about supplements, how to eat with a chronic disease, offers you simple ways to eat with less fat and salt,to keep a healthy body weight, to shop for healthy food on a budget, and to read labels, tips and recipes from other seniors. TO ORDER COPIES go to: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/health-safety/active-aging/healthy-eating/healthy-eating-for-seniors-handbook (English)
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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
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264601Preventing 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
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264536Swallowing Problems (Dysphagia) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Some people have problems swallowing when eating solid food and/or drinking liquids. When you have trouble swallowing, we call it ‘dysphagia’ (sounds like dis-fay-jah). (English) Colour
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