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… Puncture Wounds: Stitches, Staples, and Skin Adhesives On this page: Overview Overview Puncture wounds are less likely than cuts to be stitched, stapled, or have a skin adhesive applied because: Puncture wounds tend to be smaller than cuts and usually do not heal …
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… question of how someone deals with pain. Some people have a high tolerance for pain; others have a lower tolerance. If … your legs, or you are not able to walk or stand. Having a high temperature can also be a red flag. What's really … question of how someone deals with pain. Some people have a high tolerance for pain; others have a lower tolerance. If …
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… How to Stop Bleeding From a Head Wound On this page: Overview Overview … at home. But it is important to know the difference between wounds you can treat at home and head wounds that need emergency treatment. When emergency …
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… Secondary High Blood Pressure On this page: What is secondary high blood pressure? Secondary high blood pressure is high blood pressure that's caused by …
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… Symptoms of High Blood Sugar On this page: Overview Overview High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) most often occurs in people … have diabetes that isn't well controlled. The symptoms of high blood sugar can be mild, moderate, or severe. Young …
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… Using a Home Test Kit for Protein in Urine On this page: Overview … Overview Your doctor may have you check the amount of protein in your urine at home. Increased protein is a sign that your kidneys are being damaged. To …
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High-Output Heart Failure On this page: Overview Overview High-output heart failure happens when the body's need for blood is unusually high, so heart failure symptoms happen even though the heart …
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High-Risk Sexual Behaviour On this page: Overview Overview High-risk sexual behaviour puts people at risk for sexually … makes a healthy relationship. Teens and young adults are at higher risk than adults. Examples of high-risk sexual …
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High Blood Pressure: Nutrition Tips On this page: Overview … eating fruits, vegetables, and low-fat or non-fat dairy foods. For more information on the DASH diet, see: High Blood Pressure: Using the DASH Diet . DASH Diet Sample …
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High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy On this page: Condition … also be checked for other signs of preeclampsia, such as protein in your urine and rapid weight gain. If you have … lifestyle choices. These include eating healthy foods, being active, staying at a healthy weight, and not …