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… for energy and makes lactic acid. Lactic acid levels get higher when strenuous exercise or other conditions—such as … oxygen throughout the body. Lactic acid levels can also get higher when the liver is severely damaged or diseased, … because the liver normally breaks down lactic acid. Very high levels of lactic acid cause a serious, sometimes …
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… of FSH varies throughout a woman's menstrual cycle and is highest just before she releases an egg (ovulates). In men, … with you in relation to your symptoms and past health. High values High FSH values in a woman may mean: A genetic disease is …
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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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… outside. This medicine can raise the level of certain fats (triglycerides) in your blood. So you may be more likely to … outside. This medicine can raise the level of certain fats (triglycerides) in your blood. So you may be more likely to … outside. This medicine can raise the level of certain fats (triglycerides) in your blood. So you may be more likely to …
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… by the kidneys and passes out of the body in the urine. A high level of phosphate in the blood is usually caused by a … at the puncture site. Results Phosphate levels are usually higher in children than in adults. That's because of the … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values High phosphate levels may be caused by: Some …
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… tract . Sometimes a test for gastrin is done after eating a high-protein diet or after receiving an injection of the … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High levels High gastrin levels may be caused by: Zollinger-Ellison …
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… direct bilirubin measurements. When bilirubin levels are high, the skin and whites of the eyes may look yellow … sample will be needed if the baby's bilirubin level is high. Blood sample from a vein A health professional uses a … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values Results that show slightly high bilirubin levels …
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… occur? Any home, school, office, or other building can have high levels of radon. Radon is found in new and old … of uranium, you may be more likely to be exposed to high levels of radon. But the construction features and … tobacco smoking. footnote 1 People who smoke have an even higher risk of lung cancer from radon exposure than people …
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… that lasts through the day and night. Fever. It may be high with some infections, such as pneumonia. Feeling cranky … (using the neck, chest, and belly muscles to breathe) and a high-pitched sound when breathing (wheezing). Allergies and … problems are getting better Does your child make a harsh, high-pitched sound when he or she breathes in? This often …
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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 … sudden heavy bleeding, missed periods) symptoms of a high potassium blood level (such as muscle weakness, …
