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… stress or fright and prepare the body for "fight-or-flight" reactions. The adrenal glands make large amounts of catecholamines as a reaction to stress. The main catecholamines are epinephrine … stress or fright and prepare the body for "fight-or-flight" reactions. The adrenal glands make large amounts of …
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… of kidney problems such as chronic kidney disease . You are allergic to the iodine-based dye ( contrast material ) used … of kidney problems such as chronic kidney disease . You are allergic to the iodine-based dye ( contrast material ) used …
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… 0.02 Relaxation, slight body warmth 0.05 Sedation, slowed reaction time 0.10 Slurred speech, poor coordination, slowed … Here are some examples of BAC and its effect: 0.05: Slowed reaction time 0.10: Slurred speech 0.20: Hard to walk, … 0.02 Relaxation, slight body warmth 0.05 Sedation, slowed reaction time 0.10 Slurred speech, poor coordination, slowed …
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… exercise or other conditions—such as heart failure , a severe infection (sepsis), or shock —lower the flow of blood … Lactic acid levels can also get higher when the liver is severely damaged or diseased, because the liver normally … to control diabetes when heart or kidney failure or a severe infection is also present. A lactic acid test is …
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… Some disclosing products have dyes that people may be allergic to. Results If you see that the dye has stained any … Some disclosing products have dyes that people may be allergic to. Results If you see that the dye has stained any …
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… the body's tissues instead. This is called an autoimmune reaction. People who have one autoimmune disease may get … the body's tissues instead. This is called an autoimmune reaction. People who have one autoimmune disease may get …
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… fibrosis . In rare cases, a lung biopsy may be done for severe pneumonia , especially if the diagnosis is not clear. … Any risk depends on if you have a lung disease and how severe it is. If you already have severe breathing problems, your breathing may be worse for a …
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… if treatment of your kidney disease is working. Check for severe dehydration. Dehydration generally causes BUN levels … diet, Addison's disease , or tissue damage (such as from severe burns), or from bleeding in the gastrointestinal … (acute) kidney problems, which may be caused by shock or severe dehydration. A very high BUN-to-creatinine ratio may …
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… series of amniocentesis tests have first shown moderate to severe anemia. If you are Rh-sensitized and you are carrying … your pregnancy. If the effects of Rh sensitization are severe and the fetus has severe anemia, a fetal blood transfusion may be done right …
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… during the test. Tell your doctor right away if you have severe chest pain or feel short of breath during or after … during the test. Tell your doctor right away if you have severe chest pain or feel short of breath during or after …
