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… in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new … B or C, cirrhosis) drug/substance/alcohol abuse seizures high cholesterol/triglyceride levels Efavirenz may cause a … "water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about …
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… provide the body with energy. This energy keeps your heart beating, your brain active, and your muscles working. The … your body also needs these nutrients. Healthy Eating Weight Management Current as of: … your body also needs these nutrients. Healthy Eating Weight Management Current as of: …
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… and animals may carry the bacteria and still look and feel healthy. Lakes and streams can also be contaminated by these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water contaminated with Yersinia … infected. They include abdominal pain, fever and diarrhea. Bloody diarrhea can occur in children. In some cases …
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… Some people don't have symptoms. How is it diagnosed? A blood test can help your doctor find out if a recent … infection, but it may make symptoms less severe. It also lowers the chance of birth defects, although it doesn't … Age 12 and Older Handwashing Immunizations Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and …
Medical tests
… test that uses dye and a camera to take pictures of the blood flow in an artery or a vein. An angiogram can be used … such as an ulcer. Or it may be done to look for blocked blood vessels in your lungs. During an angiogram, the doctor … the test The catheter is taken out after the angiogram, and pressure is put on the needle site for 10 to 15 minutes to …
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… Information Overview Many hospitals and clinics now are treating people who are infected with COVID-19. So if you're … In some cases, no visitors are allowed. In others, only one healthy visitor is allowed. Children may be limited to … infection. These include: Washing hands often. Disinfecting high-touch surfaces. Wearing face masks or other protective …
Medical tests
… the arm. Results A "positive" result means that there is a higher-than-average chance your baby has a birth defect. If … means that you have a negative result and your baby has a lower chance of a birth defect. With the quad test, there is … a positive screening test result are actually carrying a healthy baby. Sometimes negative test results can be wrong …
Medications
… your body absorb calcium and is necessary for building healthy bones. How To Use Read the Medication Guide provided … or severe bone/joint/muscle pain new or unusual hip/thigh/groin pain black/tarry stools vomit that looks like … exercise, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol, and eating well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and …
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… has health benefits for older adults. It can: Improve blood pressure. Improve heart failure symptoms and shorten … Help your brain work better and improve short-term memory. Lower the risk of some cancers. Lower the risk of: Hip and …
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… or weeks before. Tests done days or weeks before surgery Blood count (hematocrit): This blood test can reveal whether … your CABG surgery. Since CABG surgery requires you to stop eating several hours before your procedure, your blood … level may drop so low that your regular medicines (which lower your glucose level) may not be needed. Talk to your …