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… such as heart failure. This means your heart can't pump the blood your body needs. It can be long-term and sometimes … increases your risk? Your risk is higher if you: Have high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia. Had high blood pressure or … with twins or more. Are age 30 or older. Smoke, drink alcohol, or use drugs. Are very overweight. Had …
Healthy eating
… amount found in three small cups of coffee). Limit or avoid alcohol. Alcohol irritates the stomach and GI tract which may trigger …
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… Your doctor may do some simple tests (using your blood, breath, or stool) to look for signs of H. pylori … can help your ulcer heal by quitting smoking and limiting alcohol. Using medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or … eating. Less common symptoms include: Vomiting. Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds. Passing …
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… Center Learn about substance use disorders Using drugs or alcohol in a way that harms you or that leads you to harm … Smoking Open/close information section Medical Tests Blood Alcohol Test Self-Test for Breath Alcohol Toxicology … Smoking Open/close information section Medical Tests Blood Alcohol Test Self-Test for Breath Alcohol Toxicology …
Medications
… gland. It is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood problems, immune system disorders, skin and eye … in vaginal discharge. This medication may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell … or calcium) seizures This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do …
Medical tests
… Test Overview A lactic acid test is a blood test that measures the level of lactic acid made in the body. Most of it is made by muscle tissue and red blood cells . When the oxygen level in the body is normal, … strenuous exercise or extreme overheating. Poisoning by alcohol (ethanol), wood alcohol (methanol), or antifreeze …
Medications
… needs. Uses This medication is used to prevent and treat blood clots. It may be used to prevent and treat blood clots in the lungs/legs (including in patients with … under the skin, clean the injection site with rubbing alcohol. Change the injection site each time to lessen …
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… you. Here are some general safety tips. Take steps to avoid blood sugar problems. Check your blood sugar before and after you exercise. Ask your doctor what blood sugar range is safe for you when you exercise. If you …
Medical tests
… Test Overview A sickle cell test is a blood test done to check for sickle cell trait or sickle cell disease . Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disease that causes red blood cells to be deformed ( sickle-shaped ). The red blood
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… If there isn't any insulin, too much sugar stays in the blood. Over time, high blood sugar can harm many parts of the body. These include the eyes, heart, blood vessels, nerves, and kidneys. Type 1 diabetes can …