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… raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the … pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious … develop symptoms of toxic shock syndrome, including: sudden high fever severe/sudden dizziness fainting unusual muscle …
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… that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values Very high ferritin levels can mean a large buildup of iron in the … the body to store too much iron (acquired hemochromatosis). High ferritin levels may also be caused by Hodgkin disease , …
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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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… prematurely, such as hemolytic anemia . Also, being at high altitudes may cause reticulocyte counts to rise, to help you adjust to the lower oxygen levels at high altitudes. Why It Is Done A reticulocyte count is done … to see if treatment for anemia is working. For example, a higher reticulocyte count means that iron replacement …
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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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… B12 deficiency is working. See if the folate level is high enough to prevent certain birth defects. How To Prepare … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values High levels of folate in the blood may mean that you eat a …
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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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… more calcium and phosphorus. If the calcium level is too high, the parathyroid glands release less PTH, and the whole process is reversed. PTH levels that are too high or too low can cause problems with the kidneys and … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values High PTH levels may be caused by: A parathyroid …
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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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… 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 …
