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… lung cancer in your lifetime if you are exposed to high levels of radon and you smoke or used to smoke. For … if levels are found above the recommended guideline below. Remediation is the process of reducing the amount of …
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… (dialyzer) to: Remove wastes, such as urea , from the blood. Restore the proper balance of electrolytes in the … by tubes attached to your blood vessels. Your blood is slowly pumped from your body into the dialyzer, where waste … the body of daily excess fluid intake, such as swelling. High levels of potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). High …
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… Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Physical Rehabilitation Related Information What is an ankle … needed. What kind of a rehabilitation program should you follow? Most people can start rehab right away. Your doctor … on the label. It may help to wear hiking boots or other high-top, lace-up shoes for support. But be careful. Don't …
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… Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency On this page: Overview Related Information Overview What is alpha-1 … (AAT) is a protein normally found in the lungs and the bloodstream. It helps protect the lungs from the damage … To be considered for this treatment, you must meet the following guidelines: Your blood levels of the alpha-1 …
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… How to Use a Breast Pump On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A breast pump is a device that allows you to empty milk from your breasts whenever you want … supply is getting smaller, talk to a lactation consultant. Related Information Breastfeeding Current as of: …
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… Calf Muscle Injury On this page: Related Information What is a calf muscle … is only a strain, you may feel a strong pulling in your lower leg. It may be uncomfortable. You may have a twinge of … or intense activity that you are not in condition to do. Related Information Achilles Tendon Problems Current …
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… On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done Results Related Information Test Overview An echocardiogram (also … called an echo) is a type of ultrasound test that uses high-pitched sound waves that are sent through a device … and stress echocardiograms. A Doppler echo shows blood flow through the heart and blood vessels. It can be done …
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… Colour Changes in Nails On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Colour changes occur in nails … and COPD , severe anemia , cold exposure, exposure to high altitude, peripheral arterial disease , or shock . … months and go away on their own without any treatment. Yellow nails occur when the nail separates from the nail bed …
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… Cervical Polyps On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What are cervical … to an increase in estrogen levels, or congestion of blood vessels in the cervical canal. What are the symptoms? … rarely can become infected, causing vaginal discharge of yellow or white mucus. How are cervical polyps treated? The …
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… Iron Toxicity On this page: Related Information What is iron toxicity? … look like candy. If your child is taking iron pills, follow your doctor's instructions on how much to take and for … the pills may cause you to have too much iron in your blood, or even iron toxicity. If you are taking iron pills, …
