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… -like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). When the GH level is very high, the IGF-1 level is also very high. A test for IGF-1 may also be done. Why It Is Done A … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values High GH values may mean gigantism or acromegaly …
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… sunshine to make its own vitamin D. Vitamin D is found in foods such as egg yolks, liver, and saltwater fish. It is … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values High levels of vitamin D can be caused by: Williams …
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… disorder (angioedema) blood clotting disorders (such as protein C or protein S deficiency) high blood pressure diabetes high blood … dressing lightly or in layers, avoiding/limiting certain foods (spicy foods, caffeine, alcohol), reducing stress, and …
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… pressure. But it is often used as a simple way to check for high IOP and is the easiest way to test children. This type … eye pressure is different for each person and is usually higher just after you wake up. The pressure inside the eye, … more in people who have glaucoma. Women usually have a higher IOP than men, and IOP normally gets higher as you get …
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… of this deficiency (such as scaly skin, poor growth, poor wound healing). How To Use This product is given by injection into … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: high fat (lipid) levels in the blood liver disease kidney …
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… infected with HA-MRSA. These infections can occur in wounds or skin, burns, and IV or other sites where tubes … can occur among people who have scratches, cuts, or wounds and who have close contact with one another, such as … the infection is. If MRSA is causing an infection in a wound, that area of your skin may be red or tender. If you …
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… eating pattern rich in vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and protein foods is important for a strong immune system. Eating a variety of nutrient rich foods each day can help you to stay healthy and feel your …
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… to wash your hands before and after you treat a cut or wound. Before you eat. Wash your hands after you: Go to the … A. Cough, sneeze, or blow your nose. Handle or prepare foods, especially after you touch raw meat, poultry, fish, … A. Cough, sneeze, or blow your nose. Handle or prepare foods, especially after you touch raw meat, poultry, fish, …
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… if: You are an adult with a BMI (body mass index) of 40 or higher. You are an adult with a BMI of 35 or higher and you also have another health problem related to … in how you eat—including smaller portions and different foods. Regular exercise is also important for losing weight …
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… a chickenpox infection. Sometimes there is no obvious skin wound or injury. What are the symptoms of the disease? Most … drinking cups, forks, spoons or cigarettes. Those at highest risk of getting it from an infected person are: … of getting it is very low. Some people are known to have a higher risk of getting the disease. Injection drug use is …
