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… rhythms are found. Your heart rate may go up when you are active and go down when you sleep. It can be normal to have … rhythms are found. Your heart rate may go up when you are active and go down when you sleep. It can be normal to have …
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… B tests are blood tests that show whether you have an active hepatitis B infection. The tests can also show if you … or chronic infection. Hepatitis B surface antigen shows an active infection. If the test is positive for longer than 6 … to others. Hepatitis B surface antibody shows the end of active infection and means you are protected against …
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… or do strenuous exercise for at least 8 hours before your first blood sample is taken. (You can drink water before the … disease ). Problems with the thyroid gland or an underactive pituitary gland . A tumour or other problems of the … or do strenuous exercise for at least 8 hours before your first blood sample is taken. (You can drink water before the …
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… pressure or low potassium levels. This is done when overactive adrenal glands or an abnormal adrenal growth are … all the urine you produce in a 24-hour period. When you first get up in the morning, urinate into the toilet. Don't … all the urine you produce in a 24-hour period. When you first get up in the morning, urinate into the toilet. Don't …
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… to check your own pulse . You can check your pulse the first thing in the morning, just after you wake up but … to treat asthma. Fever. Some types of heart disease. An overactive thyroid gland ( hyperthyroidism ). Stimulants such as … to check your own pulse . You can check your pulse the first thing in the morning, just after you wake up but …
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… with TB. It also cannot tell if the infection is latent (inactive) or if you have active TB that can be passed to others. Why It Is Done A … tuberculin skin test doesn't mean you have contagious (active) TB. The test can't tell whether you have active or …