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Medical tests
… people have normal red blood cells unless they have some other blood disease. One set of genes that makes normal … genes that makes hemoglobin S and one set that makes some other abnormal type of hemoglobin. Depending on the other type of abnormal hemoglobin, these people may have …
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… such as cocaine, or taking certain medicines such as chemotherapy. Being exposed to toxic metals, such as lead or … may develop heart failure. If this happens, you will feel other symptoms, including: Shortness of breath, especially … will check your legs for fluid buildup. You may also have other tests. These include: An electrocardiogram , also …
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… rare type of heart inflammation. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy. They are used to treat cancer. Carcinoid syndrome … may develop heart failure. When this happens, you may have other symptoms. These include: Shortness of breath, … will check your legs for fluid buildup. You may also have other tests. These include: An electrocardiogram , also …
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… and medical history. An X-ray of the nose may be done. If other facial injuries or fractures are suspected, a CT scan … your nose. Most broken noses do not require treatment other than controlling pain and other symptoms. Your doctor may treat a simple fracture by …
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… can make it hard to breathe, but this is rare. You may have other side effects or reactions not listed here. Check the … Check with your doctor or pharmacist before you use any other medicines. This includes over-the-counter medicines. … had. Drug interactions. Sometimes one medicine may keep another medicine from working well. Or you may get a side …
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… in facilities such as care homes. You can spread mites to other people before and after you develop symptoms and for … in your family or household has scabies, it is likely that others will have it too. They may not have symptoms yet. For … scabies: Attends school or day care Lives in a care home or other setting where close personal contact is difficult to …
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… doctor also may ask questions to find out if your child has other health conditions, like depression. What puts your … usually loves to do. Wear lots of bracelets, wristbands, or other jewellery on large areas of their arms. Your child may … a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, get help right away. Call …
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… from person to person, except in the circumstance of a mother passing the infection on to her developing baby. … in gardens or playing in sandboxes that contain cat or other feline animal feces Accidentally swallowing contaminated dirt in the playground Other, less common, ways for people to get toxoplasmosis …
Healthy eating
… and soy sauce. Cook pasta, noodles, rice, hot cereal and other grains without adding salt. Rinse canned vegetables … or unsalted popcorn instead of chips, salted pretzels and other salty snacks. 3. Compare food labels to choose foods … of menu items and choose foods with less sodium. Other tips for eating out include: Ask if the meal can be …
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… sleepy or pass out (lose consciousness). You may notice other signs such as: Very small (pinpoint) pupils in their … person has overdosed. It won't hurt them.) Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services right away. Stay with the person … a community Take Home Naloxone program. Make sure that others know that you have a kit and that they know how to …
