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… failure means that your heart muscle does not pump as much blood as your body needs. Failure doesn't mean that your heart has … on what problem in the heart is causing it to not pump blood as well. More than one problem might be causing your …
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… week. A baby's weight decreases from the normal loss of fluid, urine, and stool. Babies also get few calories from … week. A baby's weight decreases from the normal loss of fluid, urine, and stool. Babies also get few calories from …
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… your vagina. It opens the vagina a little bit. A special fluid may be put on your cervix to make the tissue easier to … And sometimes a sense of warmth spreads to the upper body and face. Cryotherapy is not the best treatment if … And sometimes a sense of warmth spreads to the upper body and face. Cryotherapy is not the best treatment if …
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… In high doses ecstasy can cause a sharp increase in body temperature, leading to dehydration, muscle breakdown, … or heart failure and death. A person who does not drink fluids can become severely dehydrated. When ecstasy is used … In high doses ecstasy can cause a sharp increase in body temperature, leading to dehydration, muscle breakdown, …
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… Sometimes, SA can cause serious infections in your blood, lungs or other tissues. Methicillin-resistant … where MRSA infections can prove more serious, special precautions are used to prevent the spread of MRSA. Should I …
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… is a disease caused by the mpox virus. It enters the body through broken skin (even if not visible) or the … one. During this stage, you may develop a rash on your body. This rash can appear on any body part, including your … over time from raised spots to small blisters filled with fluid. They eventually form a scab and fall off. If you are …
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… defects . If the defect lowers the amount of oxygen in the body, it is called cyanotic. If the defect doesn't affect … Cyanotic heart defects are defects that allow oxygen-rich blood and oxygen-poor blood to mix. In cyanotic heart defects, less oxygen-rich …
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… process called syneresis. Parts of the gel shrink and lose fluid. The fluid collects in pockets in the middle of the eye, and … traction—that it tears the retina. The tear then allows fluid to collect under the retina and may lead to a retinal …
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… symptoms. Have a non-surgical procedure that cuts off the blood flow to hemorrhoids. This works only for internal … work for most people: Eat more fibre, drink more fluids, use a stool softener, and use ointments to help your … may help. These are treatments that involve cutting off the blood flow to the hemorrhoids using rubber bands, lasers, …
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… ear surgery. You have a history of migraines. You have high blood pressure. You have had a stroke. You have high … or the world is spinning around you. It happens when your body's balance sensory systems disagree about what kind of … you keep your balance and improve symptoms of vertigo. Take precautions to stay safe. For example, try adding grab bars …
