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… infected. They include abdominal pain, fever and diarrhea. Bloody diarrhea can occur in children. In some cases … to run its course. Remember, the bacteria are still in your body and you can spread this illness to others while you are … may include drinks with electrolytes) to replace body fluids. Dehydration occurs when you lose too much fluid …
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… summer. Impetigo is usually caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the skin, such as scrapes, cold … bumps. After these blisters appear they often burst, and fluid seeps out. When the fluid dries, the blisters become … cases, the bacteria that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How is it spread? …
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… into a vein in the arm and then travels through the bloodstream to the kidneys. The tracer flows through the … mean narrowing or blockage of the blood vessels, pockets of fluid ( cysts ), some cancers, scarring, or pockets of … test. Steps you can take Most of the tracer will leave your body through your urine or stool within a day. So be sure to …
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… tests help give a clear idea of what's happening in your body, they may be confusing to you. What do the results … the level of antibodies 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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… enough thyroid hormone . This hormone controls the way your body uses energy. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in … If your doctor thinks you have the condition, a simple blood test can show if your thyroid hormone level is too … This condition causes swelling of tissues, increased fluid around the heart and lungs, slowed muscle reflexes, …
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… and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection HealthLinkBC File #102a …
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… follow this general advice. Do not rinse your vagina with fluids (douche). This could increase your risk of infections … You have chest pain, are short of breath, or cough up blood. Call your doctor now if you have any of these … for 12 hours in a row. Signs of infection in your whole body, such as headache, muscle aches, dizziness, or a …
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… The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or non-binary, … Are you having trouble drinking enough to replace the fluids you've lost? Little sips of fluid usually are not … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the …
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… C virus. It is spread by contact with an infected person's blood. The most common way to get hepatitis C is by sharing … tools and supplies are sterilized if you get a tattoo or body piercing, or have acupuncture. Don't share anything … from coming in contact with your blood and other body fluids. Keep any cuts, scrapes, or blisters covered. Wash …
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… called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in vegetables and fruit, … prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can help: Lower your blood cholesterol level Control your blood sugar levels Keep … you increase the amount of fibre in your diet, drink more fluids such as water to help keep your bowel movements soft. …
