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… baking soda or salt. It may also be best to eat soft, moist foods. Temporary hair loss may occur. Normal hair growth … inhaled through the nose). This medication may make a wound heal more slowly than usual. To lower your risk of … baking soda or salt. It may also be best to eat soft, moist foods. Temporary hair loss may occur. Normal hair growth …
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… doctor will also use a test that measures the amount of protein in your urine and the cause of your kidney disease … Manage other health problems, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. See your doctor regularly to monitor … Manage other health problems, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Continue regular monitoring. 3 a …
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… is healthy eating? Healthy eating means eating a variety of foods so that your child gets the nutrients (such as protein , carbohydrate , fat, vitamins , and minerals ) he … habits can increase a child's risk for heart disease , high blood pressure , type 2 diabetes , or high cholesterol …
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… doctor's instructions carefully. Certain diets (such as high protein/low carbohydrate or high carbohydrate/low protein) may change the effect of …
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… Overview Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) is a protein normally found in the lungs and the bloodstream. It … or 85–215 mg/dL . footnote 1 Although this blood test is highly reliable, no test is 100% accurate. This test cannot … or 85–215 mg/dL . footnote 1 Although this blood test is highly reliable, no test is 100% accurate. This test cannot …
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… no special cleaning agents are required Cover open draining wounds using a clean bandage People who live with a person … chances of becoming sick with CPO are low. You may be at higher risk if you have had long-term, frequent, or …
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… care is not needed, the following steps will protect the wound: If you are helping someone else who is hurt, wash … not slowed or stopped, keep putting direct pressure on the wound while getting help. Caring for a torn piece of tongue … care is not needed, the following steps will protect the wound: If you are helping someone else who is hurt, wash …
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… in the blood. When uric acid levels in the blood are too high, the uric acid may form hard crystals in your joints. … to work by decreasing your body's production of a certain protein (amyloid A) that builds up in people with familial … The dosage is based on your medical condition, other drugs/foods you may be taking, and response to treatment. To …
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… of arsenic in groundwater supplies like wells is usually higher than in surface water supplies such as lakes, streams … of arsenic exposure? Short to medium term exposure to very high levels of arsenic in drinking water over days or weeks can lead to arsenic poisoning. Exposure to high levels of arsenic may cause stomach pain, vomiting, …