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… difficile (sometimes called C. diff) may occur while you take an antibiotic or shortly after you finish the … No Symptoms of serious illness Are your stools black or bloody ? Yes Black or bloody stools No Black or bloody … 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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… part of the heart needs to be strong to pump oxygen-rich blood to your entire body. When the ventricle gets thick, … may not pump as well as it should. LVH is usually caused by high blood pressure. It may also be caused by a heart problem, such as …
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… Nitrate is colourless, tasteless and odorless. Nitrate should not be confused with nitrite. Nitrite can also be … immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? Exposure to high levels of nitrate …
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… chronic disease and illness Manage health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating is …
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… Self-Care Checklist Heart Failure: Checking Your Weight High Blood Pressure: Nutrition Tips Hospice Palliative Care Hospital …
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… If there isn't any insulin, too much sugar stays in the blood. Over time, high blood sugar can harm many parts of the body. These … Medicine to treat other health problems, like high blood pressure or high cholesterol, may be needed. This may help …
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… and sound very congested. Other symptoms include: Pain or pressure in the face. A runny or stuffy nose. It may lead to … or grey mucus (sputum) from the lungs. Fever. It may be high with some infections such as pneumonia. Difficulty … Pain and swelling in the lower leg can be symptoms of a blood clot. Yes Pain or swelling in one calf No Pain or …
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… lead to other health problems, such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. What causes it? Obesity is complex. You gain …
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… when you cough or sneeze. Don't touch other children's blood , urine, stool, or other body fluids. Good safety … locked up. Lock up ammunition separately. Dealing with peer pressure Peer pressure is powerful. Your children likely … sex partner about his or her sexual history and about high-risk behaviours like drug use, anal sex, and sex in …
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… Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or … especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I have HTLV-1? If you are infected … you should not breastfeed. Otherwise, breastfeeding is highly recommended. For more information on breastfeeding, …
