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… ask questions about your symptoms and past health. If the doctor thinks that you might have … time. These blood tests include: Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and lactate …
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… Overview Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is caused by long-term heavy alcohol use . It is a type of dilated cardiomyopathy . The heart muscle is weakened … other hand, will continue to make alcoholic cardiomyopathy worse. Treatment includes …
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… Condition Basics What is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the term for … you may have: Blood tests, such as liver function tests. Imaging tests, such as an …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Alcohol and drug use: Overview Some people who drink alcohol, … sex and/or sexual assault. This can lead to pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections …
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… may make it hard for you to sleep. But sleep problems may be a symptom of a medical or … episodes). It usually is caused by a blockage in the nose, mouth, or throat ( upper … may affect the toes, ankles, knees, and hips. Moving the legs or walking around …
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… Condition Basics What are peptic ulcers, and what causes them? Peptic … bloating, nausea, and vomiting. Some people have no symptoms. How are they … and weight loss. Bloating or nausea after eating. Less common symptoms include: …
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… Learning Center Learn about mental and behavioural health Many people are … Support and Training for the Family Avoiding Emotional Eating: Making a Plan Barriers to … Cardiac Rehabilitation: Emotional Health Benefits Caregiving: Making a Home Safe Caring …
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… Any amount of alcohol use comes with risks. The risks are … you’re drinking and that no one has added any drugs to your drink Avoid mixing alcohol with … it to cope Where to get help Alcohol and Drug Information Referral Service Call …
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… 38d What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you … known safe amount of alcohol at any stage of pregnancy. It is safest not to drink at all … support for having a healthy pregnancy Where can I get more information and help? If …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Poisonous snake or lizard … or lizards found in North America include: Pit vipers (family Viperidae), such as a: … beaded lizards. Symptoms of a pit viper snakebite often appear from minutes to hours …