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… disease? Acquired von Willebrand disease is a rare bleeding disorder that might be caused by other medical … Symptoms include nosebleeds with no previous history of bleeding abnormalities. How is acquired von Willebrand … disease? Acquired von Willebrand disease is a rare bleeding disorder that might be caused by other medical …
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… especially important for pregnant women, since chickenpox during pregnancy can cause birth defects or serious newborn … information to find out if you have chickenpox. Chickenpox during pregnancy A woman who has had chickenpox early in her … for birth defects. This can be done with a fetal ultrasound during the second trimester. Find out if you are immune If …
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… to make it easier to turn lights on if you have to get up during the night. Keep a flashlight by your bed. Keep … will know when your pet is nearby. Reducing risks of falls during daily activities You can make some simple changes in … to make it easier to turn lights on if you have to get up during the night. Keep a flashlight by your bed. Keep …
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… of many birds and animals. Tick bites occur most often during early spring to late summer and in areas where there … body helps you avoid diseases that the tick may pass on during feeding. Removing the tick's head helps prevent an … to kill any ticks that might remain. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur …
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… that help lower portal hypertension and prevent variceal bleeding may actually increase your risk for encephalopathy. … things that may increase your risk include gastrointestinal bleeding, abnormal levels of electrolytes in the blood … that help lower portal hypertension and prevent variceal bleeding may actually increase your risk for encephalopathy. …
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… a doctor to examine your small intestine for sources of bleeding. It may be especially helpful for diagnosing … intestine and thus may be better at finding sources of bleeding. It is not invasive. In traditional endoscopy, a … a doctor to examine your small intestine for sources of bleeding. It may be especially helpful for diagnosing …
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… Pupil changes No Pupil changes Did the pupil changes occur during the past 2 days (48 hours)? Yes Pupil changes occurred during past 48 hours No Pupil changes occurred during past 48 hours Are the eyes moving normally? Examples …
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… or other emergency services immediately if the person: Is bleeding from the anus and has signs of shock, such as: … and colonoscopy. These may be done if you have bleeding or to look for narrow spots or growths in the … Getting Enough Fibre Diverticular Bleeding Diverticulosis Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) …
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… days after infection. The importance getting of a flu shot during COVID It's important to get your yearly influenza … days after infection. The importance getting of a flu shot during COVID It's important to get your yearly influenza …
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… for and recover from activity. Drink lots of fluids before, during and after exercise When the weather's cold, we often …