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… your estrogen is low and vaginal dryness may be a problem. High prolactin levels while breastfeeding also play a part … become further apart, and your breasts will adjust. As the healing and feeding demands on your body become less, you … your estrogen is low and vaginal dryness may be a problem. High prolactin levels while breastfeeding also play a part …
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… Hemophilia Hemophilia: Preventing Bleeding Episodes High Cholesterol High Triglycerides Hodgkin Lymphoma Hyperbaric Oxygen … Blood Count (CBC) Coombs Test C-Peptide Test C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test D-Dimer Test Ferritin Test Fetal Blood …
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… swings, agitation) muscle weakness/pain thinning skin slow wound healing increased thirst/urination A very serious … may contain inactive ingredients (such as lactose, milk proteins found in some brands), which can cause allergic … especially of: eye disease (such as cataracts, glaucoma) high blood pressure liver disease thyroid problems diabetes …
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… a least once a year or more often if your blood pressure is high Goal: A blood pressure level in your target range … blood. It is common for people with diabetes to also have high cholesterol. Too much cholesterol in the blood can … test. This test checks for kidney damage by looking for the protein albumin (say "al-BYOO-mun") in the urine. Albumin is …
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… 2024 Overview Knowing how to plan meals, shop for healthy foods, and prepare foods are important food skills. Take steps to learn these … healthy snacks Canada's food guide: Recipes Traditional foods Traditional foods are an important part of Indigenous …
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… too soon. Follow your doctor's instruction on keeping the wound and skin adhesive dry. You can shower with a skin … to gently dry the area after you shower. Avoid soaking your wound in water, such as tub bathing, washing dishes, or swimming. If you have a bandage over the wound, keep it clean and dry. Follow your doctor's …
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… risk factors are being older than 65; smoking; having high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes; and … quitting smoking (if you smoke), eating heart-healthy foods, getting regular exercise, staying at a healthy … These include an ankle-brachial index test , C-reactive protein (CRP) test , or a coronary calcium scan . If your …
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… Don't let an animal lick your mouth or face. Protect wounds from animal saliva. Keep pets out of your bed. Avoid … When you're pregnant, be extra careful around animals, foods from animals, and animal waste. Follow these steps to … When you're pregnant, be extra careful around animals, foods from animals, and animal waste. Follow these steps to …
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… influenza (flu), chickenpox, surgery, minor skin cuts or wounds, or injuries that cause bruising but may not break … TSS). Or it can occur after surgery, childbirth, or skin wounds (non-menstrual TSS). What are the symptoms? Toxic … as the armpits or the groin. Severe pain in an infected wound or injury. Other TSS symptoms may include: Severe …
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… PCOS seems to run in families. Your chance of having it is higher if others in your family have PCOS or have diabetes. … ovaries. How is PCOS treated? Regular exercise, healthy foods, and weight control are the key treatments for PCOS. … that includes vegetables and fruits, whole grain foods, and protein foods supplies your body's nutritional needs, …