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Allergic Reaction (Fraser Health) [Korean] Permalink Public

Allergic reactions occur when you come in contact with something your body is sensitive to. Allergic reactions can be caused by food, drugs, infections, insect bites, animals, things you breathe and skin contact with irritants such as cosmetics or soaps. (Korean) Colour

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Bladder Infection (Urinary Tract Infection) (Fraser Health) [Korean] Permalink Public

You have an infection in your bladder. A bladder infection is also called a urinary tract infection (or UTI). This infection is most often caused by bacteria travelling up the urethra into the bladder. (Korean) Colour

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Kidney Stones (Renal Colic) (Fraser Health) [Korean] 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. (Korean) Colour

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Pilonidal Abscess (Fraser Health) [Korean] 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) (Korean) Colour

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Kidney Infection (Fraser Health) [Korean] 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. (Korean) Colour

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After Chest Tube Removal (Fraser Health) [Korean] Permalink Public

This factsheet covers home care instructions following the removal of a chest tube. Restrictions of particular activities and serious warning signs are also outlined. (Korean) Colour

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Important Safety Message - When you visit a hospital [Korean] Permalink Public

When you visit a hospital, health care professionals will ask you for information around your health history including medications. Please ask questions about your treatment plan and your health care. Please tell us about any medication changes or changes in your condition. (Korean) Colour

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About Restraints - Acute Care (Fraser Health) [Korean] Permalink Public

Sometimes we need to use restraints on patients so we can give the care they need. This handout explains what restraints are and when we use them. (Korean) Colour

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

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Hyphema (Fraser Health) [Korean] Permalink Public

Hyphema (sounds like ‘high-fee-ma’) is a pooling or collection of blood in the front part of the eye, in the space between the cornea and the iris. The bleeding is usually from a blow to the eye. This factsheet describes how to care for yourself at home and prevent injuries to the eyes in the future. (Korean) Colour

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