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… affects the body The alcohol you drink moves into the bloodstream from the stomach and small intestine. The amount of alcohol in the blood is called Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). The higher your blood alcohol …
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… prescribed treatment? Have I had any recent medical tests (blood, urine, X-rays, or other tests) that this health … condition I have, such as instructions about monitoring my blood sugar if I have diabetes? Yes ___ No ___ Are there any … you have been keeping since your last visit, such as a blood sugar record if you have diabetes. Current as …
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… Other non-weight-bearing exercises. Avoiding heart and blood pressure problems Autonomic neuropathy affects the heart and blood vessels. It may limit your ability to exercise. It … strenuous exercise. And it may cause sudden shifts in your blood pressure during or after exercise. Make sure you talk …
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… screening tests? Screening tests for birth defects include blood tests and a certain type of ultrasound . Depending on … neural tube defects , or certain rare genetic problems. The blood tests are used to look for the amount of certain substances in your blood. The doctor uses an ultrasound to look for certain …
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… and reduce your risk for further heart problems. Lower high blood pressure You will receive tips on lowering your high blood pressure through methods such as the dietary … and stress management, dietary changes can help lower your blood pressure. Improve cholesterol You will get help …
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… condition I have, such as instructions about monitoring my blood sugar if I have diabetes? Yes ___ No ___ Are there any … you have been keeping since your last visit, such as a blood sugar record if you have diabetes. Current as … condition I have, such as instructions about monitoring my blood sugar if I have diabetes? Yes ___ No ___ Are there any …
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… feel like lumps just under the nipple and can cause a bloody discharge from the nipple. Women close to menopause … painful and can occur anywhere in the breast or nipple. Blood clots Blood clots in a vein (thrombophlebitis) can feel like a …
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… strain (how much you feel the exertion in your muscles). Blood pressure If you are in a supervised cardiac rehab program, your blood pressure (BP) will also be monitored in addition to HR … symptoms are caused by your heart muscle not getting enough blood flow (myocardial ischemia). Your angina may feel like …
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… with pens or syringes. "Talking" or large-print home blood sugar meters. A large-print meter can help you see your blood sugar result clearly. There are also some "talking" … you can use your hand to judge portion sizes. Computerized blood sugar records. Most home blood sugar meter companies …
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… it has started to spread. The most common symptoms include blood in your stools and very dark stools. You may have more … colon (colonoscopy) and take a biopsy . You may also have blood tests and a CT scan. How is colorectal cancer treated? … may be harder to treat. The most common symptoms include: Blood in your stool or very dark stools. A change in your …
