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… people with lupus produce an antibody that attacks certain blood-clotting factors, which can cause the blood to clot easily. footnote 1 A person who has this antibody and has had blood clots is said to have antiphospholipid antibody …
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… load test measures how much hepatitis C virus is in the blood. Viral load may be measured before, during, and after … test is done to see if there is any active virus in the blood. It's sometimes used to see how well treatment for … It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. How It Feels You may …
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… taking a few walks while on a long flight to increase the blood circulation in your legs. (Taking walks is good advice … every 1 to 2 hours during flights to prevent dangerous blood clots during long periods of travel. Sitting still … part of the day. Drink plenty of water. Do not drink alcohol. It increases your risk for dehydration. Know if you …
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… fluid, and restores the proper balance of chemicals in the blood. There are two basic types of dialysis: hemodialysis … uses a man-made membrane called a dialyse to clean your blood. You are connected to the dialyse by tubes attached to your blood vessels. Before hemodialysis treatments can begin, …
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… be used for killing yourself. Taking a lot of drugs or alcohol. Feeling like you're not in control of your … be used for killing yourself. Taking a lot of drugs or alcohol. Feeling like you're not in control of your …
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… on the skin, do not clean the skin with wet wipes that have alcohol or propylene glycol. These wipes may sting the skin. … on the skin, do not clean the skin with wet wipes that have alcohol or propylene glycol. These wipes may sting the skin. …
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… Never drive when you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol Take precautions to avoid slips and falls, such as …
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… eating habits and poor weight gain Using tobacco and alcohol to cope, leading to potential harm to unborn baby …
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… reflex . Avoid tobacco, certain medicines, and too much alcohol. Talk to your doctor before you take any medicines. … reflex . Avoid tobacco, certain medicines, and too much alcohol. Talk to your doctor before you take any medicines. …
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… professional: Eat a balanced diet. Do not smoke. Do not use alcohol or drugs. Avoid caffeine or limit your intake to … professional: Eat a balanced diet. Do not smoke. Do not use alcohol or drugs. Avoid caffeine or limit your intake to …