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… in most ambient groundwater in British Columbia is very low, generally much less than 1 mg/L. Therefore, the … than in surface water. Nitrate is commonly found in shallow wells that are located in agricultural areas. Nitrate … immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate …
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… usually 30 minutes before your surgery/procedure. Follow your doctor's directions for how much liquid or food you … stomach problems (such as ulcer, gastritis) a certain blood/liver disease (porphyria) breathing problems (such as … certain urine laboratory tests (such as certain tests for sugar, catecholamines, 17-hydroxycorticosteroids). Make sure …
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… care provider can test for Cryptococcus infection in a blood, lung or spinal fluid sample. Is there a treatment … Vancouver Island and has occasionally been detected in the lower mainland or southeastern part of mainland B.C. It is … Regions? Yes. The risk of contracting the disease is very low and in most cases the disease can be treated. The …
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… On this page: Overview Overview The following tips may help you stand and walk using good posture: … your knees while standing. Try placing one foot on a low stool if you must stand in one position for a long time. Switch feet every few minutes. Keep your lower back in the neutral position . …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … in 2 to 3 weeks. For some people, it also helps lower high blood pressure a little. Side effects include: Weakness or … my symptoms seem to be getting worse, and I'm tired of dealing with them. I know the medicine can have side …
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… . This can occur if the circulatory system can't get enough blood to the vital organs. Coughing, wheezing, trouble … serious allergic reaction. Wasps, including hornets and yellow jackets , can sting over and over. A fire ant is a … Yes Red streaks or pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial …
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… items that he knows are healthier. He orders salads and lower-fat sandwiches instead of hamburgers, and he drinks … MD - Family Medicine Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … - Family Medicine & Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator This information does not replace the …
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… open-angle glaucoma or high fluid pressure in the eye. Lowering high fluid pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision loss, nerve damage, or blindness. This medication lowers pressure by allowing better fluid drainage from … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: blood vessel diseases (thromboangiitis obliterans) blood …
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… Uses Gemfibrozil is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It may also help to lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL). Gemfibrozil belongs to a …
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… More serious reactions may include a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 child in … than from the vaccine. The risks of serious reactions following MMRV vaccine have not been established. They may be … as congenital varicella syndrome (CVS). Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with their limbs, eyes …
