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Medical tests
… 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 …
Medical tests
… 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 …
Medications
… build-up can cause problems such as kidney problems, slow growth, weak bones, and eye problems. Cysteamine helps the body get rid … food close to the time you take your cysteamine dose. Swallow the capsules whole with fruit juice (except for …
Medications
… Tell your doctor right way if you develop any of the following symptoms: change in the amount of urine, … walking, nausea, or vomiting. This medication decreases bone marrow function, an effect that may lead to a low number of blood cells such as red cells, white cells, …
Medical tests
… ovarian function before age 40 (premature ovarian failure). Low egg supply (ovarian reserve). Menopause has occurred. … values in children may mean that puberty is about to start. Low values Low FSH values may mean: A woman is not producing eggs …
Medical tests
… morning hours and are highest about 7 a.m. They drop very low in the evening and during the early phase of sleep. But … infection (sepsis) can cause high cortisol levels. Low values A low level of cortisol in the blood can be caused by: …
Health topics
… and the tissues under the skin because of temperatures below freezing. Frostbitten skin looks pale or blue. It feels … may feel dry and like they have sand in them. An abnormally low body temperature (hypothermia) occurs when the body … can make heat. (There may be other reasons a person has a low body temperature.) Early symptoms of hypothermia include …
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… care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following reasons: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect … Gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal (gum and bone) disease. This can increase the risk for other health … a link between periodontal disease and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of …
Health topics
… may damage the nerves. In rare cases, it may cause broken bones. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of whiplash are pain … or severe pain. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Try heat or ice. There … them to see if they help you. Try using a heating pad on a low or medium setting for 15 to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 …
Health topics
… and other medical problems that cause the body to make very low amounts of testosterone. Steroids make muscles bigger and bones stronger. They also may cause puberty to start and can … Some adults and teens use illegal anabolic steroids to lower body fat, get bigger muscles, and increase strength. …