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… test measures the amount of this enzyme in a sample of blood taken from a vein or in a sample of urine. Normally, … for only a short time. In the urine, amylase may remain high for several days. Why It Is Done A test for amylase is … pancreatitis. Diabetic ketoacidosis . A ruptured ectopic pregnancy . Kidney failure. Appendicitis or peritonitis . …
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… or ovary , a kidney stone , gallbladder disease , or blood vessel problems, such as an aortic aneurysm . The pain … Are you pregnant? Yes, you know that you're pregnant. Pregnancy No, you're not pregnant, or you're not sure if … temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the …
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… you. Are you pregnant? Yes, you know that you're pregnant. Pregnancy No, you're not pregnant, or you're not sure if … No Symptoms of serious illness Are your stools black or bloody ? Yes Black or bloody stools No Black or bloody … temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the …
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… of pneumonia , bronchitis , sinusitis , or tuberculosis . Chronic lung disease. A productive cough could be a sign … with deep pain or swelling in one leg can be a symptom of a blood clot that has moved from the leg to the lung. Yes Leg … temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the …
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… virus can also be passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding. HIV doesn't survive well … Never share needles or syringes with anyone. If you are at high risk for getting infected with HIV, you can take … lymphocytes . People in this stage don't have any symptoms. Chronic stage (stage 2) The second stage of HIV infection is …
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… or grey mucus (sputum) from the lungs. Fever. It may be high with some infections such as pneumonia. Difficulty … who smoke, are exposed to second-hand smoke , or have chronic lung disease (such as asthma or chronic obstructive … Pain and swelling in the lower leg can be symptoms of a blood clot. Yes Pain or swelling in one calf No Pain or …
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… of immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies , in your blood. Antibodies are substances made by the body's immune … medicines, and some poisons. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD. IgD antibodies are found … , and in liver diseases, such as cirrhosis and long-term (chronic) hepatitis . IgG . High levels of IgG may mean a …
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… 8 weeks after delivery. If you had any problems during your pregnancy or during labour or delivery, your doctor or … it hurt when you breathe? This can be a warning sign of a blood clot in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism . Yes … temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the …
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… and makes part of the fluid for semen. Prostatitis can be chronic (long-lasting) or, less often, acute (short-term). … rectal examination to feel the prostate. You may need blood and urine tests to check which type of prostatitis you … the testicles and anus, in the lower belly or upper thighs, or above the pubic area. Pain may be worse during a …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Is it safe to travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of … you Wear a medical alert bracelet if you have allergies, chronic disease, or other health concerns In case of an … women up to 36 weeks gestation. However, there is a higher risk for pregnant women to develop a blood clot in …
