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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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254304Delirium in the Older Adult: A Family Guide (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Delirium (say dah-l-ear-ee-uhm) is when a person becomes confused. It is temporary. The person’s thinking and behaviour changes. The person’s thinking and behaviour changes. It develops quickly over hours and days. It can last for a few hours or days, sometimes longer. Delirium is a serious medical problem, and common in older adults. This pamphlet provides information on delirium including causes, exhibited behaviours, and what you can do to help. (English) Colour
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256479Abdominal 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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254290Angina Chest Pain (Fraser Health) [English] 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. (English) Colour
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253981Asthma (Adult) (Fraser Health) [English] 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. (English) Colour
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254321Chest 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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253986Dehydration (Adult) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Your body needs water to work properly. Water keeps your blood flow easily around your body and to your body organs such as your heart and brain. Dehydration (sounds like dee-hi-dray-shun) is when your body does not have enough water. (English) Colour
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262727Shingles (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet provides an overview about shingles including treatment options. (English) Colour
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254282Concussion (Minor Head Injury) in Adults (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
A head injury results from a direct blow to the head that causes shaking and jarring of the brain. If the blow is hard enough to injure the brain, it is called a concussion. (English) Colour
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254982Emergency Angiogram (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Information for families of patients who have been sent to Royal Columbian Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Lab for an emergency angiogram, and possibly angioplasty. Briefly describes the procedures and process for waiting and follow-up contact following the procedure. (English) Colour
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