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… Eye Problems and Blood in the Eye On this page: Overview Overview Sometimes small blood vessels in the whites of the eyes break and cause a … or speck. This is called a subconjunctival hemorrhage. The blood vessels may break because of sneezing, coughing, …
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… Blood and Body Fluid Precautions On this page: Overview Overview What are blood and body fluid precautions? Blood and body fluid … the body. Why are these precautions important? Although skin provides some protection from exposure to potentially …
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… Secondary High Blood Pressure On this page: What is secondary high blood pressure? Secondary high blood pressure is high blood … releases certain hormones (such as adrenaline) when it is under stress and needs more blood and oxygen. Hormone …
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… Symptoms of High Blood Sugar On this page: Overview Overview High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) most often occurs in people who … vision. Extreme thirst. Light-headedness. Flushed, hot, dry skin. Restlessness, drowsiness, or difficulty waking up. …
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… Blood Clots in the Leg Veins On this page: Overview Overview Blood clots can happen in veins. A blood clot in a vein close to the skin isn't likely to cause problems. But having blood clots …
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… Caregiving: Skin Care for Immobile Adults On this page: Overview Related … are caused by constant pressure, which can limit the blood supply to the skin. Skin also can be damaged by sweat, … their bladder or bowels, or who wear adult protective underwear. Let the person know why you're checking the skin. …
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… Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) On this page: What is low blood pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of how hard … weak. Being confused. Being tired. Having cold, clammy skin. Breathing very fast. Having a fast heartbeat. If you …
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… Cryosurgery for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … Surgery Overview Cryosurgery is the process of destroying a skin cancer (lesion) by freezing it with liquid nitrogen. … using a cotton applicator stick or an aerosol spray. The skin may first be numbed with a local anesthetic . The …
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… Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar On this page: Overview … children with diabetes can't recognize symptoms of low blood sugar. Others can, but not every time. To be safe, parents need to do a home blood sugar test whenever they suspect low blood sugar in a …
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… Treating Low Blood Sugar On this page: Overview Overview Follow these steps when your blood sugar level is below your target range (usually below … can help if you are too weak or confused to treat your low blood sugar. Be alert for low blood sugar. Check your blood …
