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… from the skin. The evaporation of sweat will decrease the body's temperature. The upper body sweats more than the lower half, so wearing clothing …
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… blood test is done to check for conditions that cause the body to make certain types of antibodies called cold … red blood cells to clump together (agglutinate) at low temperatures. Healthy people generally have low levels of … cold agglutinins can destroy red blood cells throughout the body. This condition is called autoimmune hemolytic anemia . …
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… , gastroenteritis , and foodborne illness . Diarrhea is the body's way of quickly clearing any viruses, bacteria, or … The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or non-binary, … has a fever? Yes Fever No Fever Did you take your child's temperature? This is the only way to be sure that a baby …
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… occur if bacteria from an infection in another part of the body travel to the kidneys through the bloodstream. Except … The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or non-binary, … has a fever? Yes Fever No Fever Did you take your child's temperature? This is the only way to be sure that a baby …
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… fabric. These are good insulators and will prevent loss of body heat even when the fabric gets wet. Wind- and … Cold Exposure: What Increases Your Risk of Injury? Cold Temperature Exposure Hypothermia and Cold Temperature … fabric. These are good insulators and will prevent loss of body heat even when the fabric gets wet. Wind- and …
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… ( gastroenteritis ) or foodborne illness . Diarrhea is your body's way of quickly clearing viruses, bacteria, or toxins … The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or non-binary, … Yes Possible fever No Possible fever Did you take your temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How …
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… infection. It causes inflammation across large areas of the body and can damage tissue and organs. Sepsis requires … low blood pressure, which limits blood flow to the body. It can cause death. What causes it? Most of the time, … and shaking. Other symptoms may include a fever or low body temperature, confusion, and low blood pressure. If you are …
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… topics Your health authority Introduction With cooler temperatures, shorter days and the flu and cold season, … shelters can provide protection from Hypothermia and cold temperature exposure during extreme cold weather. Emergency … protect yourself and your family: Cold Exposure: Ways the body loses heat Cold Exposure: What increases your risk of …
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… The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or non-binary, choose the sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, … has a fever? Yes Fever No Fever Did you take your child's temperature? This is the only way to be sure that a baby …
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… environment. Heat can build up indoors when the outdoor temperatures are high. Exposure to indoor heat over 31C for … illnesses more likely and more severe. Sweat is the body’s way of cooling down. Infants can’t sweat, which means … or very pale skin Not urinating or very little urinating Body temperature above 39°C (102°F) Symptoms of mild to …
