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… Overview What is a heart attack? A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Without blood and the … to call for help. Symptoms of angina include chest pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest. Some people … tests, including tests to see whether cardiac enzymes are high. Having these enzymes in the blood is usually a sign …
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… What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that first occurs during pregnancy. High blood … or birth. For example: The mother may have high blood pressure caused by pre-eclampsia . The baby may grow too …
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… No Symptoms of serious illness Are your stools black or bloody ? Yes Black or bloody stools No Black or bloody … temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the … you take any medicines for diarrhea. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur …
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… It's treated by watching what you eat, exercising, checking blood sugar levels, and maybe taking insulin shots or oral … skin sores or blisters and itching. Changes in your blood pressure that may mean you have pre-eclampsia . This problem … your third trimester, especially if your blood pressure is high. A new or different headache. Vision problems such as …
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… and how much fluid your child drinks. Normal stool during infancy may be runny or pasty, especially if the baby … of serious illness Are your child's stools black or bloody ? Yes Black or bloody stools No Black or bloody … taken No Temperature taken Is it 38°C (100.4°F) or higher, taken rectally? This would be an axillary …
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… taken No Temperature taken Is it 38°C (100.4°F) or higher, taken rectally? This would be an axillary … chills or heavy sweating Are your child's stools black or bloody ? Yes Black or bloody stools No Black or bloody … so he or she gets enough sleep. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur …
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… and sound very congested. Other symptoms include: Pain or pressure in the face. A runny or stuffy nose. It may lead to … or grey mucus (sputum) from the lungs. Fever. It may be high with some infections such as pneumonia. Difficulty … Pain and swelling in the lower leg can be symptoms of a blood clot. Yes Pain or swelling in one calf No Pain or …
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… week No Abdominal injury within past week Have you vomited blood or what looks like coffee grounds? If there is only a … temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the … is. Symptoms of a heart attack may include: Chest pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest. Sweating. …
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… If there isn't any insulin, too much sugar stays in the blood. Over time, high blood sugar can harm many parts of the body. These … Medicine to treat other health problems, like high blood pressure or high cholesterol, may be needed. This may help …
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… Swelling from the infection can cause pain from increased pressure on the eardrum. The pressure can cause the eardrum … the eardrum can burst or the middle ear can fill with blood or pus. Or they can be mild and only be felt as … taken No Temperature taken Is it 38°C (100.4°F) or higher, taken rectally? This would be an axillary …