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… can include: Changes in the amount and/or color of fluid from the vagina Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting … treated. It takes time for the infection to clear from the body, so it is important that you do not have any oral, … there is a chance that the infection will stay in your body or may be passed back to you or your partner(s). If …
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… Injury prevention Warming up Cooling down Flexibility and Precautions for flexibility activities Precautions for strengthening activities Overtraining …
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… valve stenosis, the valve between your heart and the large blood vessel that carries blood to the body (aorta) is narrow. That forces the heart to pump harder …
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… and: Iron deficiency or related anemia . The way the body metabolizes iron and certain proteins in the brain may … doctor may recommend one or more of the following tests: Blood tests, such as a complete blood count , iron (ferritin) levels , or chemistry screen. …
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… Test Overview A rheumatoid factor (RF) blood test measures the amount of the RF antibody present in the blood. Normally, antibodies are produced by the immune …
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… acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin to relieve fever and body aches. Don't give aspirin to anyone younger than age … on the label. Rest more than usual. Drink plenty of fluids so you don't get dehydrated. Use an over-the-counter … acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin to relieve fever and body aches. Don't give aspirin to anyone younger than age …
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… too much thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone controls how your body uses energy, also called metabolism. When you have too … thinks you may have the condition, he or she will order blood tests to see how much thyroid hormone your body is … You feel very irritable. You have unusually high or low blood pressure compared to your normal blood pressure. You …
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… and enjoyable as possible, always consider the following precautions: Cleanliness and disinfection It is the owner’s … tub or pool. This helps keep the water free of germs and body oils, resulting in the use of less disinfectant. If you … some drugs can cause drowsiness. They can also lower the body’s resistance to the effects of overheating. Walk, do …
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… injuries that can cause nervous system problems include: Blood supply problems (vascular disorders). Injuries … dysfunction ( overactive or underactive thyroid ). High blood sugar ( diabetes ) or low blood sugar ( hypoglycemia … may not be able to move a part or all of one side of the body ( paralysis ). Dimness, blurring, double vision, or …
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… (PKU) is a rare genetic condition in which the body cannot break down an amino acid called phenylalanine … If PKU is not treated, phenylalanine can build up in the blood and lead to intellectual disability and problems with … needs to follow a PKU diet. Your child will need regular blood tests. Your child may get tested as often as once or …
