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… abdominal lining ( peritonitis ). Have high pressure in blood vessels in the liver ( portal hypertension ). This is … Have a major bleeding disorder or use medicines to prevent blood clotting (blood thinners or anticoagulants). Have scar tissue from …
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… in the front of the nose and involve only one nostril. Some blood may drain down the back of the nose into the throat. A … the nose. It often involves both nostrils. Large amounts of blood may run down the back of the throat. You will need … forward. Do not tilt your head back. This may cause blood to run down the back of your throat, and you may …
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… the wound and protect you from exposure to another person's blood. Before you try to stop the bleeding : Wash your hands … or her head forward with the chin down. This will help any blood drain out of the mouth, not down the back of the throat. Swallowing blood can cause vomiting. Remove any visible objects that …
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… that is normal for you. For most women, passing clots of blood from the vagina and soaking through their usual pads … severe. If you are pregnant : You may have a gush of blood or pass a clot, but if the bleeding stops, it is not … Minimal vaginal bleeding means "spotting" or a few drops of blood. Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding …
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… kidney stones are calcium-type—they form when the calcium levels in your urine change. Kidney stones may stay in the … problems if you have a bleeding disorder or if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants). Don't have lithotripsy … problems if you have a bleeding disorder or if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants). If the stone is large, it …
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… disease include: Heart failure . Bone tissue contains many blood vessels. Paget's disease causes increased blood flow to the bones, and sometimes it is difficult for the heart to keep up with the demand for increased blood flow. This can lead to heart failure. Bone cancer …
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… a complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) , or deep vein blood clot. After a while, this blood clot (usually in your leg), can damage the vein. … surgery or a catheter procedure might be done to restore blood flow. These procedures are not commonly done. How is …
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… cells are part of the immune system and are a type of white blood cell . White blood cells protect the body against infection. CD4+ cells … being destroyed by HIV. As the number of CD4+ cells in the blood drops, it becomes harder for the immune system to …
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… deficiency may cause a buildup of homocysteine in the blood. Excess homocysteine may be released in the urine. … with homocystinuria may develop diseases of the heart and blood vessels at a young age. If homocystinuria is not … protrusion or depression of the breastbone). Formation of blood clots in deep veins (deep venous thrombosis, or DVT). …
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… Ischemia means your heart muscle is not getting enough blood and oxygen. It is usually caused by a narrowing or … or more of the coronary arteries . These arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. When you have ischemia, you may … go away when you rest because your heart is getting enough blood and oxygen. Angina Coronary Artery …
