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… Your diet has to be tailored for you. How to eat when you have inflammatory bowel disease Keep a food diary. As soon … on the low-FODMAP diet, there's a long list of foods you should try not to eat. It includes some fruits (apples, … you are losing weight. Make sure to get enough iron. Rectal bleeding may make you lose iron. Good sources of iron …
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… plate. It needs to be checked by a doctor. Older adults have a greater chance for injuries and broken bones. That's … Or they may occur when you twist, jerk, jam, or bend a limb abnormally. Pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and … No Major trauma in past 2 to 3 hours Do you have severe bleeding that has not slowed down with direct pressure? Yes …
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… plate. It needs to be checked by a doctor. Older adults have a higher risk for injuries and fractures. That's … be caused by twisting, jerking, jamming, or bending a limb abnormally. Pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and … No Major trauma in past 2 to 3 hours Do you have severe bleeding that has not slowed down with direct pressure? Yes …
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… you have leukemia, the bone marrow starts to make a lot of abnormal white blood cells, called leukemia cells. They … than normal cells, and they don't stop growing when they should. Over time, leukemia cells can crowd out the normal … cells. This can lead to serious problems such as anemia , bleeding, and infections. Leukemia cells can also spread to …
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… viruses that can be passed on to other people. If you have contact with a person’s blood or body fluids you could … blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body … without waiting for test results. These medications should be started as soon as possible, and are most …
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… properly. This usually happens because your body does not have enough of a certain kind of clotting factor . This makes it harder for bleeding to stop. People with hemophilia may bleed a lot … during surgery, or even after a fall. Some people have abnormal bleeding inside their bodies for no clear reason. …
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… contains very little chloride. People with cystic fibrosis have a high level of chloride in their sweat. During the … little risk of complications from this test. But the test should always be done on an arm or leg (not the chest) to … chloride levels. Your doctor will discuss any significant abnormal results with you in relation to your symptoms and …
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… Infection is more likely with a bite injury. Cuts that have damage to tissues under the cut. Injuries to nerves, … after the injury often means there is a large amount of bleeding or that deeper tissues are damaged. Cuts over a … poison centre to find out what to do. Most chemicals should be rinsed off with lots of water, but with some …
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… that are important to many health problems. Depression: Should I Take Antidepressants While I'm Pregnant? Pregnancy: … thicker and less sensitive during pregnancy. Nosebleeds and bleeding gums Hemorrhoids and constipation Varicose veins … has stopped moving or is moving much less than normal. Have uterine tenderness or unexplained fever (possible symptoms …
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… This scar tissue prevents the liver from working as it should. That can cause problems with blood clotting, which can lead to bleeding and bruising. Cirrhosis can also cause fluid … tint to your skin or the whites of your eyes. You have any abnormal bleeding, such as: Nosebleeds. Vaginal bleeding …
