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… 99 What is a normal temperature?" The normal temperature range … or bedding, drinking something hot or cold, taking a hot bath or being outside in … perspiration Positioning on forehead Exposure to cold or hot weather before …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview It's easy to get cold quickly if you are outside in wet, windy, or cold weather. Cold temperature exposure can … pink-purple, or blue-grey skin. Blisters or sores. Low body temperature means: In an adult …
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… Overview The basal body temperature (BBT) is a person's at-rest … can you predict when you will ovulate? Your body temperature dips a bit just before your …
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… heat faster than the body can make it. A body temperature below normal can be a sign of hypothermia. A rectal temperature is considered the most accurate body temperature. A normal rectal body temperature …
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… are using a thermometer that measures your temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. … column of numbers that represent your temperature, in tenths of a degree, on any … is Celsius: In the first square of your temperature column, write 37.5°. In the square …
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… warfarin to prevent stroke. Take a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) to prevent stroke. … low-cost. Newer anticoagulants, called direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), also lower the … people who have atrial fibrillation. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are newer. These …
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… can help protect your bones. Get enough calcium and vitamin D. Get regular … recommend that you: footnote 2 Get enough calcium and vitamin D. Get regular … the medicines. You make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D. You get regular …
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… Should I Take an Anticoagulant to Prevent Stroke? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … anticoagulant medicine to reduce the risk of stroke. Don't take an anticoagulant. An … Atrial fibrillation increases your risk of stroke. Other things that raise your risk …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Depression: Should I Take an Antidepressant? 1 … Your options Take antidepressants to treat depression. Don't take antidepressants. If … points to remember Taking medicine for your depression can help you get your life back to …
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… Statins: Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? 1 Get the Facts 2 … take a statin. Try to lower your risk with healthy lifestyle habits alone. Is this … strongly recommended for people with these conditions. Key points to remember Statins can …
