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… Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … or 'bad' cholesterol Having high LDL cholesterol can block blood vessels over time and lead to a heart attack or … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
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… developing baby. The disease can also be spread through blood or blood products. If you have fifth disease, you will be … of serious complications from fifth disease, there is a blood test that can determine if you have recently been …
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… by fever (about 1 child in 3,000), a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 person in … or medical treatment Have had a drop in platelets, the blood cells that help prevent bleeding, after getting a … vaccine without another cause being identified Have had a blood transfusion or received other blood products within …
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… More serious reactions may include a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 child in … system weakened by disease or medical treatment Had a blood transfusion or received other blood products within the past 12 months Had a drop in …
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… sore or rash is present Exchange of bodily fluids, such as blood, semen or vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can … provider may give you a referral for lab work to get your blood tested. It is recommended that anyone who has multiple … can prevent further damage. After treatment, you must have blood tests to make sure the treatment worked. Your sexual …
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… prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can help: Lower your blood cholesterol level Control your blood sugar levels Keep you feeling full longer How much … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
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… know if you are immune to rubella, you will be offered a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal … have been exposed to rubella and are not immune will need blood tests to determine if they have been infected. What … your immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and throat swab or urine sample will be …
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… Listeriosis can cause serious illness such as meningitis, blood infection and even death. Symptoms of meningitis … level of consciousness and seizures. Symptoms of a blood infection include fever, nausea, vomiting and severe …
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… tiny bugs, about the size of a sesame seed, which feed on blood. Different ticks prefer feeding from different types … feeding. Ticks burrow part way into the skin, bite, draw blood, and then drop off. The feeding tick's mouth will be … the back parts will be sticking out. When they are full of blood, they are usually blue-grey in colour. This is called …
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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 …