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… pain, worsening redness, weakness and fever. If you or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health … cases, the bacteria that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How is it spread? … 7 days. How can you help? Keep your child with impetigo at home Impetigo is easily spread at daycares, schools and …
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… A problem with the mother's health, such as diabetes , high blood pressure , or a blood-clotting problem. A problem with the …
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… develops suddenly after certain types of bacteria enter the bloodstream and produce toxins (poisons). It can quickly … vomiting and diarrhea, signs of shock including low blood pressure and light-headedness, shortness of breath and a … individuals using tampons or a menstrual cup are at higher risk of TSS, tampons and menstrual cups do not cause …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … needs. Uses This medication is used to treat a group of blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS) … Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar, such as increased thirst/urination. If you …
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… or other injury. If you have a removable splint, follow your doctor's instructions and only remove the splint if … wiggle them every now and then. This helps move the blood and fluids in the injured limb. Prop up the injured … may include: Pain in the arm, calf, back of the knee, thigh, or groin. Redness and swelling in the arm, leg, or …
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… (BNP) test measures the amount of the BNP hormone in your blood. BNP is made by your heart and shows how well … bruise may form at the site. Results Normal BNP values are higher in women than in men. BNP values normally increase …
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… If you have heart failure , symptoms start to happen when your heart cannot pump enough blood to the rest of your body. Shortness of breath While … of the day or after you stand for long periods. It hurts. Pressure leaves impressions in your skin. Shoes no longer …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. … history, especially of: recent head injury anemia low blood pressure dehydration other heart problems (such as recent …
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… right away if any of these unlikely but serious effects of high thyroid hormone levels occur: increased sweating … (such as coronary artery disease, irregular heartbeat) high blood pressure diabetes Before having surgery, tell your doctor or …
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… Gestational Diabetes: Giving Yourself Insulin Shots Actionset Overview If you have … diabetes and you have not been able to keep your blood sugar levels within a target range , you may need insulin shots. Taking insulin can help prevent high blood sugar. High blood sugar can lead to problems for …
