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… symptoms include difficulty breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can include any of … pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, lips or face), itching, … with a registered dietitian. For more information about understanding and managing anaphylaxis, visit: Food Allergy …
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… recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to … tissue is trapped inside the hernia and is cut off from its blood supply. Talk with your doctor before wearing a corset … health problems that make surgery dangerous. You have a skin infection that could also infect the material used to …
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… Test Overview A toxoplasmosis test is a blood test that checks for antibodies to the Toxoplasma … infection is recent or occurred in the past. More than one blood test may be done over several weeks. For most people, … in the fetus. You can be infected by eating food such as undercooked or raw meat from an infected animal or by …
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… A C-peptide test measures the level of this peptide in the blood. It is generally found in amounts equal to insulin . … body use and control the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Insulin allows glucose to enter body cells where it is used for energy. The level of C-peptide in the blood can show how much insulin is being made by the …
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… and vagina . A vaginal self-examination may help you better understand your body, the changes that take place during the … and creamy. The discharge does not have a bad odour, is not bloody, and does not look like curds (cottage cheese). Abnormal: Sores or rough, raised spots on the skin (such as genital warts) may be present. …
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… No Symptoms of serious illness Are your stools black or bloody ? Yes Black or bloody stools No Black or bloody stools Have you had: At … illness plan Is the plan helping get your blood sugar under control? Yes Diabetes illness plan working No Diabetes …
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… that organs inside the chest, such as the lungs, heart, or blood vessels, have been damaged. Other symptoms often … front of the chest (sternum) can injure the heart or large blood vessels or the tube leading from the mouth to the … that organs inside the chest, such as the lungs, heart, or blood vessels, have been damaged. Other symptoms often …
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… is usually used for the surgery. An incision is made in the skin over the lymph nodes to be removed. The type and depth … are removed along with nearby lymphatic tissue and some underlying soft tissue. What To Expect Recovery depends on … are removed along with nearby lymphatic tissue and some underlying soft tissue. What To Expect Recovery depends on …
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… Test Overview An iron test checks the amount of iron in the blood. Iron (Fe) is a mineral needed for hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Iron is also needed for … About 70% of the body's iron is bound to hemoglobin in red blood cells . The rest is bound to other proteins, such as …