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… globulin contains antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person's immune system … your immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and throat swab or urine sample will be …
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… Cardiovascular health: vaping can impact arteries and blood vessels, which can increase heart rate and blood pressure Respiratory health: vaping can irritate the …
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… used after surgery to drain your chest cavity of fluid and blood, which are present after lung surgery. The chest tubes … your lung that does not close. Damage to your heart, lungs, blood vessels, or nerves in your chest. Ongoing pain in your … used after surgery to drain your chest cavity of fluid and blood, which are present after lung surgery. The chest tubes …
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… especially to cold water. Other medical conditions, such as blood flow problems (peripheral arterial disease), kidney … enough potassium, calcium, and other minerals in your blood. Being dehydrated, which means that your body has lost … especially to cold water. Other medical conditions, such as blood flow problems (peripheral arterial disease), kidney …
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… rib cage and above the waist on either side of the back. Blood in your urine. A fever. Your urine smells bad. You see large blood clots in your urine. No urine or very little urine is … rib cage and above the waist on either side of the back. Blood in your urine. A fever. Your urine smells bad. You see …
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… developing baby (fetus). Alcohol can pass from the mother's blood into the baby's blood. It can damage and affect the growth of the baby's … developing baby (fetus). Alcohol can pass from the mother's blood into the baby's blood. It can damage and affect the …
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… wiggle them every now and then. This helps move the blood and fluids in the injured limb. Prop up the injured … trouble moving your fingers or toes. You have symptoms of a blood clot in your arm or leg (called a deep vein … wiggle them every now and then. This helps move the blood and fluids in the injured limb. Prop up the injured …
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… longer than 24 hours. Electrolytes are minerals in your blood that keep many systems in your body working smoothly. … Your stools are black and tarry or they have streaks of blood. Talk to your doctor if: You have symptoms of mild … longer than 24 hours. Electrolytes are minerals in your blood that keep many systems in your body working smoothly. …
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… one or more big goals in mind, like controlling your high blood pressure or lowering your cholesterol. Are those goals … goals small steps. For example, if you want to lower your blood pressure, a small step would be to limit the amount of … one or more big goals in mind, like controlling your high blood pressure or lowering your cholesterol. Are those goals …
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… dehydration, headache, muscle cramping, and changes in blood pressure and pulse rate may occur. Symptoms typically … become ill from eating the same things. A stool culture and blood tests may be done if your symptoms are severe or to … dehydration, headache, muscle cramping, and changes in blood pressure and pulse rate may occur. Symptoms typically …
