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… influenza vaccine, is especially recommended for those at high risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: … years of age who are household contacts of those who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza should also get the vaccine. A list of those at high risk of serious influenza illness is provided in …
Medical tests
… related to your symptoms and past health. Abnormal values High levels of fat in the stool may be caused by diseases … by poor absorption of carbohydrate or fat. Stool with a high pH may mean inflammation in the intestine (colitis), … testing may be done to look for rotaviruses in the stool. High levels of reducing factors in the stool may mean a …
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… Doctors sometimes recommend daily aspirin for people at high risk of heart attack or stroke. But taking aspirin … not take aspirin. That's because for people who aren't at high risk of heart problems, the chance of bleeding from … be helpful for preventing clots in some people who are at high risk for a heart attack or stroke if they are also at …
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… artery disease . Have a deep vein thrombosis or are at high risk for one. Have had a pulmonary embolism or are at high risk for one. How do they work? Anticoagulants prevent … artery disease . Have a deep vein thrombosis or are at high risk for one. Have had a pulmonary embolism or are at …
Healthy eating
… Canada’s food guide, DASH diet, or Mediterranean diet. Eat higher fibre foods often. A diet high in fibre, especially soluble fibre, may help to prevent … also interfere with some medications for treating ulcers. A high alcohol intake increases the risk of peptic ulcers. If …
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… asthma is not controlled, risks to your health include: High blood pressure during the pregnancy. Pre-eclampsia . This causes high blood pressure. It can affect the placenta , kidneys, … asthma is not controlled, risks to your health include: High blood pressure during the pregnancy. Pre-eclampsia . …
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… that can damage the organs, such as diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or cancer. At least 18 years old, in … a woman has donated a kidney, her risk for pre-eclampsia or high blood pressure during a pregnancy may be higher. Donating an organ can affect you and your family. …
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… question of how someone deals with pain. Some people have a high tolerance for pain; others have a lower tolerance. If … your legs, or you are not able to walk or stand. Having a high temperature can also be a red flag. What's really … question of how someone deals with pain. Some people have a high tolerance for pain; others have a lower tolerance. If …
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… urinary tract infection . You have symptoms , such as: A high temperature, greater than 38.3 °C (101 °F) . Ongoing … urinary tract infection . You have symptoms , such as: A high temperature, greater than 38.3 °C (101 °F) . Ongoing …
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… thyme ¼ teaspoon (1.25 mL) black pepper High Blood Pressure Leg Problems, Non-Injury Toe, Foot, and … thyme ¼ teaspoon (1.25 mL) black pepper High Blood Pressure Leg Problems, Non-Injury Toe, Foot, and …
