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… temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the … to worry about. But be sure to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral …
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… by the kidneys and passes out of the body in the urine. A high level of phosphate in the blood is usually caused by a … at the puncture site. Results Phosphate levels are usually higher in children than in adults. That's because of the … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values High phosphate levels may be caused by: Some …
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… tract . Sometimes a test for gastrin is done after eating a high-protein diet or after receiving an injection of the … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High levels High gastrin levels may be caused by: Zollinger-Ellison …
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… direct bilirubin measurements. When bilirubin levels are high, the skin and whites of the eyes may look yellow … sample will be needed if the baby's bilirubin level is high. Blood sample from a vein A health professional uses a … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values Results that show slightly high bilirubin levels …
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… occur? Any home, school, office, or other building can have high levels of radon. Radon is found in new and old … of uranium, you may be more likely to be exposed to high levels of radon. But the construction features and … tobacco smoking. footnote 1 People who smoke have an even higher risk of lung cancer from radon exposure than people …
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… that lasts through the day and night. Fever. It may be high with some infections, such as pneumonia. Feeling cranky … (using the neck, chest, and belly muscles to breathe) and a high-pitched sound when breathing (wheezing). Allergies and … problems are getting better Does your child make a harsh, high-pitched sound when he or she breathes in? This often …
Medications
… have serious side effects. This medication may cause low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalemia). Tell your … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: low potassium blood levels (hypokalemia) gout kidney disease a … with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood potassium levels, complete blood count, hematocrit, vitamin …
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… used if you have: Coronary artery disease. Heart failure. High blood pressure. Kidney problems. ACE inhibitors are … pressure. This can make you feel dizzy or weak. Too much potassium in your body. Swelling of your lips, tongue, or … used if you have: Coronary artery disease. Heart failure. High blood pressure. Kidney problems. ACE inhibitors are …
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… and mineral supplements, such as vitamin C, iron, and potassium pills. Infection. People who have a weak immune … may include chocolate, mint, alcohol, pepper, spicy foods, high-fat foods, or drinks with caffeine in them, such as … may include chocolate, mint, alcohol, pepper, spicy foods, high-fat foods, or drinks with caffeine in them, such as …
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… temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the … to worry about. But be sure to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral …