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… or abdominal pain. These symptoms often happen with high blood sugar and may mean you have diabetic ketoacidosis … is sick. Monitor a person on a low-carbohydrate diet and/or high-fat diet. Monitor a person who is not able to eat due … or urine to a chart to find out if ketones are present. High values You may have ketones if you: Have poorly …
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… sugar level consistently within a target range. Eating fast foods often also makes it hard for teens to follow a … doses. These actions can be dangerous. They may lead to high or low blood sugar emergencies or an eating disorder. … may: Skip doses of insulin or other diabetes medicine. Eat high-fat, high-calorie meals. Or they may eat whenever and …
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… severe damage, AST levels rise in 6 to 10 hours and remain high for about 4 days. The AST test may be done at the same … for you. Results are usually available within 12 hours. High values High levels of AST may be caused by: Liver damage from …
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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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… or LES ) between the esophagus and the stomach. Certain foods and drinks that make your symptoms worse. These may include chocolate, mint, alcohol, pepper, spicy foods, high-fat foods, or drinks with caffeine in them, such as … medicines, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, prednisone, iron, potassium, antihistamines, and sleeping pills. A hiatal …
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… both breasts removed is recommended for women at very high risk of breast cancer. For example, those who have … positive for a breast cancer (BRCA) gene change are at very high risk. These high-risk women often have their breasts removed before they …
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… failure. Check the level of ammonia in a person receiving high-calorie intravenous (IV) nutrition (hyperalimentation). … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values High levels of ammonia in the blood may be caused by: Liver …
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… eating habits, losing weight if necessary, and avoiding foods that increase symptoms of GERD may make heartburn less … 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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… test measures the amount of this enzyme in a blood sample. High amounts of lipase may be found in the blood when the … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values A high lipase level may be caused by: Diseases of the pancreas …
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… have a snack before going grocery shopping. You might buy foods you do not need if you shop while hungry For packaged … Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron …
