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… in men. What causes it? Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. Usually, having too much uric acid isn't harmful. Many people with high levels in their … when these levels in your blood are too high, the uric acid forms hard crystals in your joints. What are the …
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… dental hygienist. The bacteria in plaque use sugars to make acids. These acids can damage the gums and teeth. Be sure to see your … for Your Child's Teeth and Gums It's best to start good oral health habits before permanent teeth come in. Along …
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… system. Protein is made of building blocks called amino acids. The human body needs 20 different amino acids to function properly. Some amino acids are made by the body. But 9 of them (the essential …
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… Under the armpit (axillary method) In the mouth (oral method) In the ear (tympanic method) In the rectum/bum … and the thermometer could break. Over the forehead (temporal artery method) Non-contact infrared thermometers … measurements than other thermometers (for example, oral and rectal thermometers, well-calibrated tympanic …
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… or by irritation from the jewellery used in the piercing. Oral cancer , which may develop in any part of the oral cavity. Your chances of getting oral cancer are increased if you smoke, use smokeless (spit) …
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… foods. This problem can occur because of a lack of folic acid, iron, riboflavin, or vitamin B12 in the diet over a … is an emergency and requires prompt medical evaluation. Oral cancer , which can cause a sore on the tongue or a … foods. This problem can occur because of a lack of folic acid, iron, riboflavin, or vitamin B12 in the diet over a …
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… eczema even worse and need to be treated by a doctor. An oral antibiotic, antibiotic cream or very small amount of …
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… in the tube work, how strong the tube is, and the pH (acid content) of the tube. They also can find out how much … pass through. The most common tests include: pH monitoring (acidity test). This checks the acid content (pH) in the esophagus. A low pH for long …
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… spread of germs . How do I prevent traveller's diarrhea? An oral vaccine to help protect against traveller’s diarrhea … and the elderly, dehydration from diarrhea is a concern. Oral rehydration salts (ORS) should be considered. Oral rehydration salt (ORS) If diarrhea is severe or does …
