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Cirrhosis Complications Encephalopathy

… in people who have high blood pressure in the portal vein system ( portal hypertension ). But it may also occur … severe acute liver damage but do not have portal hypertension. Certain procedures (such …
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Cirrhosis

… 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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Child Safety Washing Toys to Prevent Germs

… MD - Pediatrics This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, …
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Nitrate in well water

… and the most common form of nitrogen found in water. Other forms of nitrogen include nitrite … levels. Nitrate concentrations in drinking water are a concern when levels are above the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. The maximum acceptable …
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Norovirus

… water, soap and cleansing of the hands for about 20 seconds. For more information see … water, soap and cleansing of the hands for about 20 seconds. For more information see …
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Manganese in drinking water

… amount of manganese is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking water … with too much manganese can be a risk to health. Manganese can cause discolouration but …
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Environmental Illness

… from a nearby industrial plant could cause allergies, cancer, or other problems. Certain … active role in managing a health condition. Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers Indoor Air … such as moulds may increase the risk of allergies or asthma. footnote 3 When modern …
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Digestion

… for Variceal Bleeding Cleaning Up Diarrhea Clostridioides Difficile (C. diff) Colitis Colic Colon Polyps …
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E coli infection

… 02 What is E. coli infection? E. coli infection is a type of diarrheal illness … . What are the symptoms? Symptoms of E.coli infection include: Watery diarrhea, which in …
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Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… 49f Wildfires can impact water sources used for our drinking water. For example: nearby streams, … Wildfire smoke can have a harmful effect on your body. Drinking lots of water helps reduce …