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… and electrolytes in the body. Find out if you have swallowed a poison, such as rubbing alcohol, wood alcohol, or … kidneys to lose water and produce large amounts of urine. Low values Low levels may be caused by: Too much water in the body. A …
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… for the eyes to be irritated or have a scratchy feeling. Pain isn't a common eye problem unless there has been an … Examples include an infection of the inner edge of the lower eyelid ( dacryocystitis ) and pink eye ( … for more than 24 hours Does the white of the eye look yellow? Yes White of eye looks yellow No White of eye looks …
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… not eating right after a dose of this insulin may lead to low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). This insulin product may be … in the stomach area, the thigh, the buttocks, or the back of the upper arm. Do not inject into a vein or muscle … or damaged. Do not inject cold insulin because this can be painful. The insulin container you are currently using can …
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… not eating right after a dose of this insulin may lead to low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). This insulin product may be … in the stomach area, the thigh, the buttocks, or the back of the upper arm. Do not inject into a vein or muscle … or damaged. Do not inject cold insulin because this can be painful. The insulin container you are currently using can …
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… make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood … may be injected in the stomach area, the thigh, or the back of the upper arm. Do not inject into a vein or muscle … or damaged. Do not inject cold insulin because this can be painful. The insulin container you are currently using can …
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… do everyday tasks. It helps you move better and may relieve pain. It also helps improve or restore your physical … can also specialize in certain types of care, such as: Back and neck pain. Cardiac rehabilitation (rehab). Wound … and ease pain in the soft tissues. Mobilization. Slow, measured movements are used to twist, pull, or push …
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… Thrombocytopenia (say "throm-buh-sy-tuh-PEE-nee-uh") is a low number of platelets in the blood. Platelets are the … it's harder to stop bleeding. What causes it? You may have low platelets because your bone marrow doesn't make them. Or … may also cause low platelets. But platelets may go back to normal levels if you treat the disease or stop using …
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… in calcium, potassium, and magnesium. These nutrients can lower blood pressure. Taking calcium, potassium, and … When you have high blood pressure, the long-term goal is to lower your blood pressure and lower your risk of health … food group they've eaten and where they need to add or cut back tomorrow. A registered dietitian can work with you to …
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… intestines stick out through the belly wall. Normally, low levels of AFP can be found in the blood of a pregnant woman. No AFP (or only a very low level) is generally found in the blood of healthy men or … a month or two before the woman gives birth, and then it slowly decreases. Values are generally slightly higher for …
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… says. "That means stress. And when I start stressing, my back starts aching. Before I knew it, my back was screaming at me." Cathy has lived with back pain for years and knows how to deal with it. She finds time …