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… deficiency) underactive thyroid mineral imbalances (such as high level of potassium or low level of sodium in the blood) This … reactions, blood disorders, easy bleeding/bruising, and a high potassium blood level. Patients with AIDS may be more …
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… may be as low as 36.3°C (97.4°F) in the morning or as high as 37.6°C (99.6°F) in the late afternoon. Your … are exposed to hot weather. Fever temperatures A fever is a high body temperature. A temperature of up to 38.9°C (102°F) … false high temperature reading. After you drink or eat cold foods or fluids, your oral temperature may be falsely low. …
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… with you in relation to your symptoms and past health. High values High values of homocysteine may be caused by: Not getting … much alcohol. Your sex. Homocysteine levels are normally higher in men than in women. Age. Homocysteine levels get …
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… level of health risk is provided on a scale of 1 to 10 or higher. The health risk is also labeled “low”, “moderate”, “high” or “very high”. The AQHI also provides advice on how to minimize …
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… and blood in the urine can turn urine red-brown. Some foods (such as asparagus), vitamins, and antibiotics (such … taken No Temperature taken Is it 38°C (100.4°F) or higher, taken rectally? This would be an axillary temperature of 37.5°C (99.5°F) or higher. Yes Temperature at least 38°C (100.4°F) taken …
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… blood. Most importantly, diuretics can lower the amount of potassium and magnesium in the blood and can also decrease sodium and calcium. Low potassium, magnesium, or calcium can all raise your risk of … on the other hand, can increase the level of potassium in your blood. If you are taking these medicines, …
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… in the calf. The muscle cramps can sometimes happen in the thigh or the foot. They often occur just as you are falling … in awkward positions while you sleep. Not having enough potassium, calcium, and other minerals in your blood. Being … avoid drinks with alcohol. Make sure you are eating healthy foods (especially if you are pregnant) that are rich in …
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… different than usual symptoms Does your child make a harsh, high-pitched sound when he or she breathes in? This often … a loud cough that sounds like a barking seal. Yes Harsh, high-pitched sound when breathing No Harsh, high-pitched sound when breathing Does your child have …
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… include calcium , copper, iron, magnesium , phosphorus , potassium , selenium, and zinc. Some multivitamins also … minerals you need is by eating a wide variety of healthy foods. A supplement can't make up for unhealthy eating … include calcium , copper, iron, magnesium , phosphorus , potassium , selenium, and zinc. Some multivitamins also …
Medications
… is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, … you have any serious side effects, including: signs of low potassium level in the blood (such as muscle cramps, …