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… (PAD) is narrowing or blockage of arteries that causes poor blood flow to your arms and legs. PAD is most common in the … toes. You have leg or foot sores that are slow to heal. The skin on your legs or feet changes colour. You have an open … on the top of your foot. An absent or weak pulse in these spots is a sign of PAD. The pulse in your wrist, forearm, or …
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… breathing: Breathing slightly faster than normal Normal skin colour Symptoms of moderate trouble breathing: … and belly muscles to breathe. The skin between, above, and under the ribs collapses inward with each breath. You also … and belly muscles to breathe. The skin between, above, and under the ribs collapses inward with each breath. You also …
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… on to. As the ice melts, it will drip, so put a small towel under the area you are icing. Rub the ice in small circles … affected area. Avoid areas where the bone is close to the skin, such as right over your kneecap, the point of your … on to. As the ice melts, it will drip, so put a small towel under the area you are icing. Rub the ice in small circles …
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… can happen in various parts of the body, such as the skin, nails, mouth, or vagina. KOH is the abbreviation for … It may be uncomfortable if a sample is scraped from under a fingernail or toenail, or if the area is sore, such … It may be uncomfortable if a sample is scraped from under a fingernail or toenail, or if the area is sore, such …
Medications
… drugs known as "platinums." If you have a low white blood cell count or liver problems, notify your doctor … irregular heartbeat, severe swelling of the abdomen, skin rash, easy bleeding or bruising, sores in the mouth or … sore throat). Your doctor will closely monitor you and your blood counts and liver tests while you are receiving …
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… regulate or control the levels of glucose (sugar) in your blood. This results in too much or too little sugar in your … Blurred vision Frequent or recurring infections Cuts and bruises that are slow to heal Tingling or numbness in the … Can You Cure It? Self-Care for Diabetics Care of Your Skin When You Have Diabetes Diabetes: Checking Your Feet …
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… Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or … being infected. People who get sick may develop a rare blood cancer called adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), … have HTLV-1, your health care provider may send you for a blood test. How is the virus spread? HTLV-1 is spread from …
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… and older adults. Cold temperature burns are caused by skin exposure to wet, windy, or cold conditions. They can … can also injure other parts of the body, such as muscles, blood vessels, nerves, lungs, and eyes. Burns are defined as … burns) injure all the skin layers and tissue under the skin. These burns always require medical …
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… purpose. For example, they may cut, scratch, or bite their skin until it bleeds. Self-injury is serious. So it's … or deep scratches on the arms, legs, or stomach. Have odd blood stains on their clothes. Wear bandages on their arms. … or deep scratches on the arms, legs, or stomach. Have odd blood stains on their clothes. Wear bandages on their arms. …
Medications
… needs. Warning This medication may cause certain severe blood and bone marrow problems (low red blood cells/white blood cells/platelets). This can affect … more details. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are …
