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… chest. These can be things like a broken rib or puncture wound. It may also occur suddenly without an injury. A … chest. These can be things like a broken rib or puncture wound. It may also occur suddenly without an injury. A …
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… drinking breast milk or formula. Babies with PKU need foods low in phenylalanine to prevent severe brain damage. Phenylalanine is found in most foods that have protein, such as milk, cheese, and meats. It is important to … site. Results If the heel stick screening test shows high phenylalanine levels, a blood sample is taken from your …
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… are the same as those with any surgery: infection, poor wound healing, bleeding, or a reaction to the anesthesia used in … lead to death. The risk of getting this cancer seems to be higher for breast implants with a textured surface than for …
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… Several tests may be done on the fluid. Cell counts. A high number of white blood cells (WBCs) in the fluid may … infection ( peritonitis ), or cancer is present. A high WBC count and a high count of WBCs called … albumin gradient (SAAG). The SAAG compares the level of protein in the fluid to the level of protein in the blood. …
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… says. Read labels so you can see how much sugar, fat, protein, and fibre are in foods. Cut out most refined sugar. Morris stopped drinking … you eat from each food group to make sure you get enough protein, fruits, vegetables, and calcium. Make a list of …
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… In total knee replacement surgery, the ends of the damaged thigh and lower leg (shin) bones and usually the kneecap are … the heart or move to the lungs. Infection in the surgical wound or in the joint. Infection is rare in people who are … cases, they may go away completely. Problems with wound healing. Wound healing problems are more common in people …
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… hungry and then I'd go binge on pizza or whatever other foods I had been trying to avoid. There was a tendency to … says. Read labels so you can see how much sugar, fat, protein, and fibre are in foods. Limit foods and drinks with … worries too. Her blood pressure and blood sugar levels were higher than she and her doctor wanted. The extra weight also …
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… throat. Other types of common infections include skin and wound infections, ear and sinus infections, and infections … of GAS infections? Strep throat starts suddenly with a high fever, headache, swollen red throat and tonsils, … the mouth or nose secretions of an infected person are at higher risk of getting infected. However, most infections …
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… stimulates the adrenal glands to release aldosterone. High levels of both renin and aldosterone are normally … aldosterone is present, your aldosterone level will be high while a renin level will be low. Usually a renin … abnormal adrenal growth are suspected. How To Prepare Eat foods with a normal amount of sodium (2,300 mg per day) for …
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… if you have used methylprednisolone for a long time or in high doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you … depression, agitation) muscle weakness/pain puffy face slow wound healing swelling of the ankles/feet/hands thinning … contain inactive ingredients (such as lactose or cow's milk protein found in some products), which can cause allergic …
