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… streaks or pus Do you have diabetes or a weakened immune system? What weakens the immune system in an adult or older child may be different than in a … (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health …
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… need to be closely monitored. Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) Citations Crow MK (2016). Systemic lupus erythematosus. In L Goldman, A Shafer, eds., … MD, MPH - Internal Medicine, Rheumatology Crow MK (2016). Systemic lupus erythematosus. In L Goldman, A Shafer, eds., …
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… because the anesthetics can affect the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system, and the respiratory system. Epidural anesthesia may affect blood pressure, …
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… for treatment on the skin (topical) or for the whole body (systemic) can cause two types of reactions: Phototoxicity . … to the skin and usually does not involve an entire immune system response. UVB light is likely to cause this type of … skin reaction. This type of reaction involves the immune system, and the antigen can remain in the body and cause …
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… the growth of harmful bacteria to help keep the digestive system healthy. The largest group of probiotics in the … are like the bacteria that are already in your digestive system. Some probiotics have been used for a very long time. … children, older adults, and people who have weak immune systems. If you take a probiotic supplement, be sure to tell …
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… immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system , the body's natural defence system. Without a strong immune system, the body has trouble fighting off disease. Both the …
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… out of control. Babies get thrush because their immune systems aren't strong enough to control the yeast's growth. Older people get thrush because their immune systems weaken with age. People who take certain medicines … prescribe an antifungal pill. People with weakened immune systems may need to keep taking antifungal medicine to …
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… during the summer months. People who have weak immune systems , especially those with long-term (chronic) liver … and abdominal (belly) pain. In people who have weak immune systems, the bacteria can infect the bloodstream, causing a … warm seawater), sores may develop. People with weak immune systems are at risk for the bacteria moving into the …
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… progress. And work with your child to design a reward system (such as a star chart). You know your child. If you think a reward system will help your child, then try it. If you think it may make your child feel worse, then do not use a reward system. You can reward your child for reaching both big and …
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… methods of cancer staging. Doctors may use this simple system to describe the overall stage of a cancer. Stage 0 : … metastasis). Most cancers can be described using the TNM system. But other staging systems are used for certain cancers (for example, cancers …
