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… Conditions Basics What is anemia of chronic … red blood cells. This is called anemia of chronic disease, or ACD. What causes it? …
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… #68c) Iron in foods (HealthLinkBC File #68d) Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia Learn about vitamin B12 deficiency including the causes, …
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… Conditions Basics What is anemia of chronic kidney disease? Anemia of … more foods high in iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 could help your anemia. But don't make …
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… Condition Basics What is chronic kidney disease? Chronic kidney disease means … and over-the counter medicines and natural health products you take. Talk with your … Whether kidney disease happened suddenly (acute) or has been happening over a long time …
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… Overview The stages of chronic kidney disease are determined mostly by the estimated … in your urine and the cause of your kidney disease to guide your treatment. The eGFR is … under 60 mL/min/1.73 m² may indicate kidney disease. The lower the eGFR number, the worse …
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… Overview Kidney problems can develop suddenly (acute) … the long term (chronic). Many conditions, diseases, and medicines can create situations that lead to acute and chronic kidney problems. Acute kidney injury, which …
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… Condition Basics What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease is a genetic red blood cell disorder. … of your body. People who have sickle cell disease have mostly sickled red blood cells. …
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… group of symptoms cause an illness and loss of function. Fibromyalgia (FM) and … group of symptoms cause an illness and loss of function. Fibromyalgia (FM) and …
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… higher risk of severe problems from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccines can reduce the risk of these … diseases. For more information about vaccines, visit: Influenza (flu) season …
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… Conditions Basics What is chronic lung disease … in an infant means that damaged tissue in the newborn's lungs is causing breathing and … after feeding. Have pale, grey, or blotchy skin, especially on the tongue, lips, …