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… fruits, vegetables, and whole grains). Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Don't strain (push hard) during a … fruits, vegetables, and whole grains). Drink plenty of fluids, especially water. Don't strain (push hard) during a …
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… the iris, the coloured part of the eye. This opening allows fluid ( aqueous humour ) to flow between the anterior … the iris, the coloured part of the eye. This opening allows fluid ( aqueous humour ) to flow between the anterior …
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… Before a baby is born, the amniotic sac breaks. Then fluid either leaks slowly or gushes out. You may hear it … fever and your water is dark or greenish, bad-smelling, or bloody. What happens when you have pPROM? Many people with … fever and your water is dark or greenish, bad-smelling, or bloody. What happens when you have pPROM? Many people with …
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… diagnosis of CJD is made based on: Symptoms Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI …
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… Limb On this page: Overview Overview A body digit or limb, such as your finger and toe (digits) or … be able to free your digit or limb using home treatment. Blood flow can be reduced or cut off if your digit or limb … be able to free your digit or limb using home treatment. Blood flow can be reduced or cut off if your digit or limb …
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… allergic reaction can be the start of a more serious whole-body reaction to the allergen. More serious reactions can … swelling of the throat, wheezing, or problems breathing. Blood vessels can be involved and cause a circulatory … swelling of the throat, wheezing, or problems breathing. Blood vessels can be involved and cause a circulatory …
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… out, but the soft tube (cannula) stays in your child's body and is held in place with tape. Then, when your child … to understand the relationship between food and his or her blood sugar. Children may eat extra foods without telling … their parents or other adults. This can lead to high blood sugar levels and hospitalizations. Make it clear to …
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… of older children and adults. When the tube is blocked, fluid builds up. This creates a breeding ground for germs. Pus forms as the body tries to fight the infection. More fluid collects and … This creates a breeding ground for germs. Pus forms as the body tries to fight the infection. More fluid collects and …
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… Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … mosquito. Because the malaria parasite is found in red blood cells of an infected person, in rare cases, a blood … prevent mosquito bites or parasites from getting into your body, but it prevents the parasites from multiplying. You …
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… the mouth may bleed a lot. That's because there are many blood vessels in the head and neck area. Home treatment of … The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or non-binary, … bleeding Moderate Moderate bleeding Mild Mild bleeding Is blood still oozing from the wound after 45 minutes of direct …