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… pleurisy. These include rheumatoid arthritis , lupus , sickle cell crisis , pulmonary embolism , or pancreatitis . … do a physical examination and tests such as a chest X-ray, blood tests, or a CT scan to look for the cause of your …
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… E. coli , and most of them are harmless. But some can cause bloody diarrhea. Some strains of E. coli may also cause … with the blood and kidneys. These people may need blood transfusions or dialysis . Can you prevent it? There are … be used to rehydrate. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with your doctor …
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… is pulmonary hypertension? Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the arteries of your lungs. This may also … such as scleroderma , lupus , or rheumatoid arthritis . Sickle cell disease . Certain drugs or toxins. Inherited gene …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … children who also need protection against chickenpox (varicella), the second dose of vaccine can be given as the … by fever (about 1 child in 3,000), a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 person in …
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… and leaking of stool. Surgery may be needed if cancer cells are found during a biopsy . FAQs What is ulcerative … of active disease. Severe bleeding requires ongoing blood transfusions. Slow growth or other serious complications …
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… by your body. It is used to help your body make more white blood cells. White blood cells are important to help you fight off … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: sickle cell disease spleen problems Before having surgery, …
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… who have a certain inherited disorder (von Hippel-Lindau disease). People with this disease may form tumors and … Belzutifan works by slowing or stopping the growth of tumor cells. How To Use Read the Medication Guide provided by your … vision) This medication commonly causes a decrease in red blood cells in your body (anemia) which can be severe. If …
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… Overview What is a heart attack? A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Without blood and the … or "ann-JY-nuh") is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Angina occurs when there is not enough blood flow … heart attack, lack of blood flow causes the heart's muscle cells to start to die. With unstable angina, the blood flow …
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… Measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine Last updated June 1, 2022 HealthLink BC … all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … More serious reactions may include a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 child in …
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… Basics What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is a disease that starts when the pancreas stops making enough of … If there isn't any insulin, too much sugar stays in the blood. Over time, high blood sugar can harm many parts of … life. What causes it? The body makes insulin in beta cells, which are in a part of the pancreas called the islet …