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… They can damage the eardrum (acoustic trauma). Atmospheric pressure change (barotrauma). It can cause problems with the … the eardrum can burst or the middle ear can fill with blood or pus. Or they can be mild and only be felt as … temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the …
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… When you feel stressed, these hormones increase heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, muscle strength, and mental … glands to release too many hormones. And that can cause high blood pressure, excessive sweating, headaches, fast …
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… yellow. Some medicines, blackberries, beets, rhubarb, and blood in the urine can turn urine red-brown. Some foods … temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the … or spermicidal cream, foam, or gel. A diaphragm may put pressure on your urethra . This pressure may slow down or …
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… sodium and potassium levels in the body. This helps control blood pressure and the balance of fluids and electrolytes in the … stimulates the adrenal glands to release aldosterone. High levels of both renin and aldosterone are normally …
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… this page: Overview Rehabilitation Bladder Care Bowel Care Pressure Injuries Lung Care Intimacy and Fertility Life With … to the spine and spinal cord. Steps are taken to get your blood pressure stable and help you breathe. You may get a … trigger autonomic dysreflexia, which causes sudden very high blood pressure and headaches. If not treated quickly …
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… (for digestion) and/or the cardiovascular system (for blood flow). The signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction … to malnutrition, especially in children. If a child with a higher risk of developing food allergy avoids a tolerated … Some foods should only be reintroduced in a medical clinic during an oral food challenge. What tests are not …
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… checkup that includes: Listening to your heart Taking your blood pressure Measuring your height and weight Abdominal … breech, or caesarean birth? Do you and your partner lead a high-risk lifestyle? Do you have any medical conditions that …
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… canning at home. There are different methods of canning for high-acid and low-acid foods. High-acid foods Use the … bacteria for low-acid foods can only be reached by using a pressure canner. Botulism spores are tough and cannot be … altitude increases Once the right pressure level is reached during cooking, it must be kept constant throughout the …
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… that lasts through the day and night. Fever. It may be high with some infections, such as pneumonia. Feeling cranky … No Vomiting after coughing spasm Is your baby coughing up blood? Yes Coughing up blood No Coughing up blood Is your … certain health problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, diabetes, or an overactive thyroid. …
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… strenuous exercise for at least 8 hours before your first blood sample is taken. (You can drink water before the … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values High glucose levels may be caused by: Diabetes. … diuretics , and some medicines used to treat high blood pressure, HIV, or AIDS. Large amounts of the hormone …