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… of the BNP hormone in your blood. BNP is made by your heart and shows how well your heart is working. Normally, only a low amount of BNP is … than usual over a long period of time, such as from heart failure , the heart releases more BNP, increasing the blood …
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… a person's recent intake of folate and folic acid in the diet. Folate is found in foods such as liver; citrus fruits; … cells . People who have certain conditions, such as kidney failure and some types of cancer, may use up folate quickly. … people with alcohol use disorder , certain cancers, or an eating disorder. Folate Deficiency …
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… the outcome (prognosis) of a diagnosed case of acute liver failure. Check the level of ammonia in a person receiving … disease, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis . Reye syndrome . Heart failure . Kidney failure . Severe bleeding from the … disease, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis . Reye syndrome . Heart failure . Kidney failure . Severe bleeding from the …
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… stress test checks to see if your baby will stay healthy during contractions when you are in labour. This test includes external fetal heart monitoring . The test is done when you are 34 or more … short time. This is not a problem for most babies. But the heart rate of some babies gets slower. This change in heart …
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… condition. The results help your doctor check your risk of heart attack and stroke. Follow your doctor's instructions … your response to medicine. To help find your risk of having heart and blood flow problems, including heart attack and stroke. If you have unusual symptoms, such …
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… and toothpaste. Low sodium levels have many causes, such as heart failure, malnutrition, and diarrhea. Other electrolytes, … sodium levels (hyponatremia) can be caused by a lot of sweating, burns, severe vomiting or diarrhea, drinking too …
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… include alcohol use disorder , stress, obesity, kidney failure, pregnancy, and uncontrolled diabetes. The night … or an antacid. This can help prevent an upset stomach or heartburn. The next morning (usually at 8:00 a.m.), you will … Examples include heart attack or heart failure, fever, poor diet, an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), …
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… test may include a non-stress test with electronic fetal heart monitoring and a fetal ultrasound . The BPP measures your baby's heart rate, muscle tone, movement, breathing, and the amount … test may falsely show distress in a baby that is actually healthy. Results The results are scores on five measurements …
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… tract . Sometimes a test for gastrin is done after eating a high-protein diet or after receiving an injection of the digestive … to produce gastric acid, such as atrophic gastritis. Kidney failure . Diseases such as G-cell hyperplasia, peptic ulcers …
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… caused by: Dehydration , such as from diarrhea or vomiting. Eating a lot of salt. Kidney disease. An overactive … of the blood above the normal range (metabolic alkalosis). Heart failure . Ongoing vomiting. Medical …
