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… Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or … being infected. People who get sick may develop a rare blood cancer called adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), … have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is the virus spread? HTLV-1 is spread from …
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… If you have an ulcer, it is best to limit or avoid alcohol. Alcohol increases stomach acid which may cause pain. It can … interfere with some medications for treating ulcers. A high alcohol intake increases the risk of peptic ulcers. If you …
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… for everyone involved in your care to read Umbilical cord blood collection The blood from an umbilical cord contains stem cells, which can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions. This blood can be banked and used for research purposes, or …
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… (for digestion) and/or the cardiovascular system (for blood flow). The signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction … They are skin prick tests and food-specific IgE antibody blood tests. Skin prick tests measure whether a … or pediatric allergist’s clinic. Food-specific IgE antibody blood tests measure the amount of a food-specific IgE …
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… it hurt when you breathe? This can be a warning sign of a blood clot in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism . Yes … Pain and swelling in the lower leg can be symptoms of a blood clot. Yes Pain or swelling in one calf No Pain or … lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home …
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… examination. Your doctor also may suggest tests, such as blood tests or imaging tests , to see if your symptoms may … such as going away to school, starting to use drugs or alcohol, or going through a severe illness or a death in the … had a viral infection, or took certain medicines for high blood pressure, you may be at increased risk. You or a …
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… or ovary , a kidney stone , gallbladder disease , or blood vessel problems, such as an aortic aneurysm . The pain … may have been caused by abuse Are your stools black or bloody ? Yes Black or bloody stools No Black or bloody … lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home …
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… and are not caused by some other problem. You may have blood tests to rule out other problems that could be causing … your symptoms. Some changes that may help: Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine. Keep your bedroom cool, quiet, and … rate, breathing, air flow through your nose and mouth, and blood oxygen levels. Although this test is not essential, it …
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… Disease Mitochondrial Diseases Mitochondrial Diseases Blood Disorders Acquired Von Willebrand's Disease Von … Peptic Ulcer Disease Other Diseases Intrauterine Fetal Blood Transfusion for Rh Disease Mad Cow Disease Ménière's …
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… cleaners, furniture polish, and other cleaning products. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Windshield washer fluid and … Many products kept in garages also are fire hazards. Alcohol and medicines Keep alcohol, medicines (including vitamins), and natural health …
