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… normal for you. Low values Low values may be caused by: A disease that interferes with the intestine's ability to … absorb nutrients (malabsorption syndrome), such as celiac disease , Crohn's disease , or Whipple's disease . Inflammation of the lining …
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… into the fallopian tubes and cause Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a more serious illness. For more information … on PID, see HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) . BV is treated with antibiotics. Your health … on how to talk to your partner, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) SmartSexResource at …
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… vegetables and fruit to reduce the risk of heart and other diseases that may affect brain activity For more … your risk of Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, which are associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease Increase blood flow to your brain, bringing oxygen …
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… and Safe Food Handling Citations Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010, updated 2011). Keeping … Medicine W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise … Medicine & W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010, …
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… the heart muscle. It's most often caused by coronary artery disease (sometimes called heart disease). Coronary artery disease is caused by atherosclerosis (sometimes called …
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… in many people who have asthma. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the abnormal backflow, or reflux, of … Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Current as of: November 14, 2022 … in many people who have asthma. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the abnormal backflow, or reflux, of …
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… deficiencies of zinc or vitamin B12 . Injury. Certain diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Bell's palsy, hepatitis, Sjögren's syndrome, and … deficiencies of zinc or vitamin B12 . Injury. Certain diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, Bell's palsy, …
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… enzymes . High or low levels may mean that liver damage or disease is present. The liver serves several important … order a liver function panel if you have symptoms of liver disease. These symptoms include fever, vomiting, abdominal … enzymes . High or low levels may mean that liver damage or disease is present. The liver serves several important …
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… . High cholesterol and triglycerides . Coronary artery disease (CAD) . Stroke . Sleep apnea. Arthritis . In some … high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and coronary artery disease than people who are lean or people with fat around … . High cholesterol and triglycerides . Coronary artery disease (CAD) . Stroke . Sleep apnea. Arthritis . In some …
Medications
… your doctor. Estrogens should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia. Estrogens can increase the risk of … with a progestin, estrogens also increase the risk of heart disease (such as heart attacks). The risk for serious side … cancer of the uterus/ovaries) blood clots stroke heart disease (such as heart attack) liver disease kidney disease …
