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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 … the US to help prevent HIV infection in people who have a high risk for infection. Some things that increase risk … toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or …
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… with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). It … this medication without consulting your doctor. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using … liver disease bleeding disease (such as hemophilia) To lower the chance of getting cut, bruised, or injured, use …
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… Vietnamese Lunch is an important part of your child’s day. Eating a variety of nutritious foods while at school helps … Pack lunches the night before if mornings are busy. Limit highly processed foods Packaged foods such as granola bars, … Apple slices, zucchini muffin and seed butter (e.g. sunflower seed butter) Strips of French toast with yogurt and …
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… Rh sensitization during pregnancy? You may have Rh-negative blood, and your baby may have Rh-positive blood. If the two … while still in the uterus. This can help keep the baby healthy until he or she is mature enough to be delivered. … while still in the uterus. This can help keep the baby healthy until he or she is mature enough to be delivered. …
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… tract. The person may then have a slow but constant loss of blood into the digestive tract. Over time, this may cause … into the digestive tract lining, they may damage large blood vessels. This can result in sudden, serious bleeding … tract. The person may then have a slow but constant loss of blood into the digestive tract. Over time, this may cause …
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… heart beats very fast for a reason other than exercise, high fever, or stress. For most people who have SVT, the heart still works normally to pump blood through the body. During an episode of SVT, the … or surgery. What are the symptoms? When your heart is beating fast from SVT, you may feel a fluttering in your …
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… are often available too. You can help your children make healthy choices by openly discussing issues related to … or available everywhere. This is a large part of what is creating the significant spike in overdoses and deaths due to … BC Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service in the Lower Mainland at 604-660-9382 or toll-free anywhere in B.C. …
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… during pregnancy because the normal buildup of fluid puts pressure on nerves in your wrist. Symptoms usually go away … of 0.9 kg (2 lb) or more over a 24-hour period. An elevated blood pressure. Protein in your urine (a lab test is … of 0.9 kg (2 lb) or more over a 24-hour period. An elevated blood pressure. Protein in your urine (a lab test is …
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… deficiency may cause a buildup of homocysteine in the blood. Excess homocysteine may be released in the urine. … How is it treated? Treatment for homocystinuria may include eating foods low in certain amino acids and taking vitamin … How is it treated? Treatment for homocystinuria may include eating foods low in certain amino acids and taking vitamin …
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… celiac disease may be a problem with your immune system. Eating foods that contain gluten may trigger the problem. … your symptoms and do a physical examination. You may have blood tests to see if you have certain antibodies that could … foods that have gluten. This is called a gluten-free diet. Eating even the smallest amount of gluten can cause symptoms …