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… such as: Red patches that may look like bruises or tiny red spots. Bleeding from the nose, mouth, or gums. Vomiting blood. Stools that look like black tar. Severe belly pain. … your symptoms and any recent travel. The doctor may order a blood test to confirm whether you have dengue fever. How is …
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… weight. Improving your heart and lung health. Attending cardiac rehabilitation. Making changes in your lifestyle. … cut through your skin and muscle but also from losing a blood vessel in your arm or leg that would normally circulate blood in the area of the incision. It will take a little …
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… water and salt and other minerals ( electrolytes ) in your blood. When your kidneys stop working, waste products, … injury has three main causes: A sudden, serious drop in blood flow to the kidneys. Heavy blood loss, an injury, or a bad infection called sepsis can …
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… wiggle them every now and then. This helps move the blood and fluids in the injured limb. Take non-steroidal … have increased or severe pain. You feel a warm or painful spot under the cast. You have problems with your cast. For … trouble moving your fingers or toes. You have symptoms of a blood clot in your arm or leg. (This is called a deep vein …
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… premature ) or at a low birth weight. You may lose a lot of blood. Placental abruption usually occurs in the third … NICU. The NICU is geared to the needs of premature or ill newborns. Can you prevent it? There is no sure way to … NICU. The NICU is geared to the needs of premature or ill newborns. Can you prevent it? There is no sure way to …
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… lying on their stomachs. Limb movements are influenced by newborn reflexes. One example is the startle reflex. It … or other sudden, unexpected stimulus. By 6 weeks of age, newborn reflexes start to fade, and the baby's strength and … lying on their stomachs. Limb movements are influenced by newborn reflexes. One example is the startle reflex. It …
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… risk for fractures caused by osteoporosis, routine screening should begin sooner. footnote 1 Osteoporosis … about your risk factors and when to start bone density screening. The FRAX tool can help predict your risk of … risk for fractures caused by osteoporosis, routine screening should begin sooner. footnote 1 Osteoporosis …
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… period. You may have little bleeding, skipped periods, or spotting. If you use the patch continuously, without … health problems or concerns. It may increase your risk of blood clots. It may be less effective in women who are … health problems or concerns. It may increase your risk of blood clots. It may be less effective in women who are …
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… No Symptoms of a joint infection Have tiny red or purple spots or bruises appeared suddenly? Yes Sudden appearance of … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the …
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… or certain genetic conditions . Diabetes. Persistent high blood sugar (glucose) levels can damage the lens of the eye. … Information Anesthesia Eye Problems, Non-Injury Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Healthy Aging … or certain genetic conditions . Diabetes. Persistent high blood sugar (glucose) levels can damage the lens of the eye. …