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… immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate … high levels of nitrate reduces the amount of oxygen in the blood. This condition is called methemoglobinemia. When this … the eyes and mouth due to the lack of oxygen in their blood. Immediate medical attention is necessary, as this …
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… spread from one infected person to another by contact with blood or body fluids. The virus may also be spread by using items that have blood on them, such as a toothbrush, razor, or needles used …
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… the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, muscles or lungs, and cause severe illness and tissue … include fever and redness of the skin, shock due to low blood pressure, diarrhea, vomiting, and severe muscle pain. …
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… Cardiovascular health: vaping can impact arteries and blood vessels, which can increase heart rate and blood pressure Respiratory health: vaping can irritate the …
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… and the postpartum period. Many pregnant people have lower blood pressure during early pregnancy. Warm conditions bring blood to the skin to get rid of excess heat, potentially making blood pressure even lower. This can result in headaches, …
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… those who: Have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products Inject illegal drugs or share drug snorting, smoking, or injecting …
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… of shigellosis include fever, diarrhea that may contain blood and/or mucous, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, … treatment. If you do have severe symptoms, such as blood in your stool or you are dehydrated, see your health …
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… heart rate, less oxygen to the heart and constricted blood vessels that increase blood pressure and make the heart work harder. In the long …
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… have intense pain in your belly or rectum (bum) You have blood in your stool You have unexplained weight loss You … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and your health (#68c) Iron in …
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… in the lungs include a cough for 2 to 3 weeks or longer, bloody spit, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite, … general health may mean further TB testing such as a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum samples. A chest x-ray is … bacteria are growing in your lungs. The sputum (mucous or phlegm deep in your lungs produced from coughing) is sent to a …
