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… condition that can result in weakness and paralysis of the body's muscles. GBS may occur in about 3 in 1 million people … usually appears as a rash on one side of the face or body. The rash may last for 2 to 4 weeks. Before the rash …
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… Chemotherapy can cause hair loss on all parts of the body, not just the head. Facial hair, arm and leg hair, … Radiation causes hair loss only on the part of your body that is being treated. For example, you will lose some … Chemotherapy can cause hair loss on all parts of the body, not just the head. Facial hair, arm and leg hair, …
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… In cardiac arrest, the heart stops pumping blood to the body. Cardiac arrest can cause sudden cardiac death. What … effectively pump oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body. Symptoms include: Palpitations, an uncomfortable … In cardiac arrest, the heart stops pumping blood to the body. Cardiac arrest can cause sudden cardiac death. What …
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… is where blood cells are made. White blood cells help your body fight infection. Red blood cells carry oxygen to all parts of your body. Platelets help your blood clot. When you have … is where blood cells are made. White blood cells help your body fight infection. Red blood cells carry oxygen to all …
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… time you need to do the following: Choose the part of your body to inject . If you give your shots in different places on your body each day, use the same site at the same time of day. … time you need to do the following: Choose the part of your body to inject . If you give your shots in different places …
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… attention to tends to increase. Use facial expressions and body language to convey how you feel about your child's behaviour. Facial expressions and body language can let your child know how disappointed you … attention to tends to increase. Use facial expressions and body language to convey how you feel about your child's …
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… it’s important to learn about alcohol, it’s effects on your body, and how you can reduce your risks. The less you drink, … trouble breathing) Death Other short-term effects on the body also include: Flushed skin Frequent urination Slurred …
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… stops beating. This causes blood to stop pumping to the body. If the heartbeat is not restarted within minutes, the … keeps the heart and lungs working to prevent damage to the body due to lack of oxygen. Doctors will try to find the … stops beating. This causes blood to stop pumping to the body. If the heartbeat is not restarted within minutes, the …
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… worse. Treatment includes medicines and lifestyle changes. Dilated Cardiomyopathy … worse. Treatment includes medicines and lifestyle changes. Dilated Cardiomyopathy …
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… areas that need work. Agree on how or if you will both make changes. See a certified therapist if you have trouble … areas that need work. Agree on how or if you will both make changes. See a certified therapist if you have trouble …
