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… No Symptoms of serious illness Are your stools black or bloody ? Yes Black or bloody stools No Black or bloody stools Have you had: At least 1 stool that is mostly …
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… symptoms, if you have any. Your ejection fraction (how much blood your heart is pumping out to your body). The size of … But if you have other compounding factors, such as high blood pressure and coronary artery disease, the … have problems after surgery, such as: An increased risk of blood clots. These can break off and cause a stroke or heart …
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… called "joint involvement." You get a score from 0 to 5. Blood tests. The part of the blood called "serum" is evaluated to look for rheumatoid … called "serology." You get a score from 0 to 3. Additional blood tests. The blood is also tested for C-reactive protein …
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… A doctor will help remove the needle. What if I see blood in the syringe? If you see blood in the syringe, it means you might have hit a blood vessel. This usually isn't harmful. If you see blood …
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… of serious illness Are your child's stools black or bloody ? Yes Black or bloody stools No Black or bloody stools How much blood is there? More than a few drops …
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… chills or heavy sweating Are your child's stools black or bloody ? Yes Black or bloody stools No Black or bloody stools How much blood is there? More than a few drops …
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… affects the body The alcohol you drink moves into the bloodstream from the stomach and small intestine. The amount of alcohol in the blood is called Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). The higher your blood alcohol …
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… the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. White blood cells are an important part of the immune system. HIV infects and destroys certain white blood cells called CD4+ cells. If too many CD4+ cells are … virus. You can get HIV from contact with infected blood, semen, or vaginal fluids. Most people get the virus …
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… prescribed treatment? Have I had any recent medical tests (blood, urine, X-rays, or other tests) that this health … condition I have, such as instructions about monitoring my blood sugar if I have diabetes? Yes ___ No ___ Are there any … you have been keeping since your last visit, such as a blood sugar record if you have diabetes. Current as …
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… Other non-weight-bearing exercises. Avoiding heart and blood pressure problems Autonomic neuropathy affects the heart and blood vessels. It may limit your ability to exercise. It … strenuous exercise. And it may cause sudden shifts in your blood pressure during or after exercise. Make sure you talk …
