You probably should not drink, for example, if you have liver disease, a history of addiction, or are on any medications that may conflict with alcohol, such as antidepressants. If you or the doctor thinks there could be a problem, ask the doctor for a referral to a specialist (someone who knows about FASDs), such …
The more we talk about it, the more we can create space for support, healing, and recovery. For many people with this disorder, the chronic, long-term effects of heavy alcohol use can cause significant impairment and disability. Alcohol use disorder (AUD), formerly called alcoholism, is one of the most common substance how to recognize signs …
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That’s why the second test we perform in any person reporting easy bruising is to measure clotting function. If we find an abnormality, we’ll follow up by testing the levels of key clotting factors. Blood flows as a liquid through our blood vessels, carrying red cells with their cargo of oxygen and immune cells to …
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