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… as lead exposure increases, the range and severity of symptoms and effects also increases. While the public’s …
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… examination. You may have a test to: Find the cause of symptoms. Confirm a diagnosis. Screen for a disease. Find … to some bacteria or viruses in blood or other bodily fluid to look for an infection. It's not always clear if the … to some bacteria or viruses in blood or other bodily fluid to look for an infection. It's not always clear if the …
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… themselves around others. Anxiety can cause physical symptoms like a fast heartbeat and sweaty hands. It can make … themselves around others. Anxiety can cause physical symptoms like a fast heartbeat and sweaty hands. It can make …
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… have low blood volume, you are given plasma and/or other fluids to maintain blood pressure. If you have lost a great … red blood cells in circulation and may improve symptoms, but it does not treat the cause of the anemia. … fully from this type of reaction. Non-immune reactions Fluid overload is a common type of non-immune reaction. …
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… or schedule. Test blood sugar levels in people who have symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or low blood … or schedule. Test blood sugar levels in people who have symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or low blood …
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… (SBS) is the name given to the assortment of signs and symptoms of brain injury resulting from violently shaking an …
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… dry throat; slight hoarseness; or a mild sore throat. These symptoms may last for 2 to 3 days. Risks A transesophageal … heartbeat (ejection fraction) is normal. There is no excess fluid in the sac surrounding the heart, and the lining … (ejection fraction) is lower than normal. There is fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion). The lining …
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… the gland. Early prostate cancer usually doesn't cause symptoms. Most cases of prostate cancer occur after age 65. … is a chance it may grow so slowly that it never causes symptoms. Medium-risk means that the cancer is more likely … the gland. Early prostate cancer usually doesn't cause symptoms. Most cases of prostate cancer occur after age 65. …
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… hip replaced. Continue to manage your joint pain and other symptoms with other treatments. This decision tool is for … other. This rubbing damages your tissues and bones. The symptoms of osteoarthritis include joint pain, stiffness … hip replaced. Continue to manage your joint pain and other symptoms with other treatments. This decision tool is for …