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… vaccine . Babies immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of hepatitis B … B spread? Hepatitis B is spread by contact with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. … Hepatitis B is also spread by sharing items that may have blood on them such as toothbrushes, razors, dental floss, …
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… Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … or 'bad' cholesterol Having high LDL cholesterol can block blood vessels over time and lead to a heart attack or … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
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… developing baby. The disease can also be spread through blood or blood products. If you have fifth disease, you will be … of serious complications from fifth disease, there is a blood test that can determine if you have recently been …
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… there may be a small tube in each breast to help drain blood and fluid for the first couple of days. If your doctor … of reduction was done. Less often, damage to the breast's blood supply may occur during surgery. This may delay the … during surgery. Infection. Reaction to the anesthesia. Blood clots in large veins travelling up to the heart and …
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… inflammatory condition that affects the arteries that carry blood to the head. Giant cell arteritis is more dangerous … PMR. Your doctor may order tests too. These may include: Blood tests such as sedimentation rate and C-reactive … can show if you have inflammation in your body. Complete blood count. This test can show if you have anemia , which …
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… pregnancy Pregnancy and epilepsy Pregnancy and chronic high blood pressure Schizophrenia and pregnancy Cancer during … tests Abnormal pap test while pregnant Automated ambulatory blood pressure monitoring Electronic fetal heart monitoring …
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… Check your child's height and weight, body mass index , blood pressure, vision, and hearing. Listen to your child's … . Review and update immunizations . Other tests, such as blood tests, may be done at your doctor's discretion. A … Check your child's height and weight, body mass index , blood pressure, vision, and hearing. Listen to your child's …
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… and vaginal discharge that may be watery and mixed with blood. This discharge will become clear after a couple of … or ovaries (pelvic infection). Bleeding (hemorrhage). Blood collecting in the uterus (hematometra). Tearing of the … and vaginal discharge that may be watery and mixed with blood. This discharge will become clear after a couple of …
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… Allergic reactions to aspirin or related drugs Anemia Blood-clotting defect Do not give your child ibuprofen if he or she is taking any of the following medicines: Blood thinners (anticoagulants) Corticosteroids (such as … Allergic reactions to aspirin or related drugs Anemia Blood-clotting defect Do not give your child ibuprofen if he …
