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… in urine, such as increased protein or clumps of red blood cells or kidney cells, called cell casts Nervous … or psychosis , without known cause Problems with the blood, such as reduced numbers of red blood cells ( anemia ), platelets, or white blood cells …
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… is a high level of potassium in the blood. Potassium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. It … may be medicines, such as beta-blockers, that treat high blood pressure or heart problems. It can also be caused by … will examine you and ask about your health. You will have a blood test. If your heart might be affected, your doctor may …
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… means that you don't have enough sodium in your blood compared to water. Sodium is both an electrolyte and a … examine you and ask about your health. You will also have a blood test to check on the sodium levels in your blood. How is hyponatremia treated? Your doctor may treat …
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… A lipid panel is a blood test that measures lipids —fats and fatty substances … to HDL. The ratio of LDL to HDL. Lipids are found in your blood and are stored in tissues. They are an important part … anything except water for 9 to 12 hours before having your blood drawn. Usually, you are allowed to take your medicines …
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… cramping Change in bowel habits Nausea or vomiting Bloating Blood in stool or in vomit Foodborne illness Diarrhea Nausea … infection , or bladder infection Burning when urinating Blood in the urine Flank pain or lower pelvic pain Need to … allergy Chronic, generalized abdominal pain Diarrhea (non-bloody) Gas and bloating Inflammatory disease, such as …
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… snake venom from binding to tissues and causing serious blood, tissue, or nervous system problems. Side effects from … the bite. Snake venoms can cause many problems, such as: Blood-clotting problems. Injury to muscles. Low blood pressure leading to shock . Kidney damage. Nervous …
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… or dissolve. The contents of those cells leak into the blood. When it's in the blood, that material can travel to various parts of the body … , influenza (flu), Legionnaires' disease , and some blood infections. What are the symptoms? Early symptoms are …
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… load is a measurement of how much HIV is present in your blood. A sample of blood is drawn and sent to a lab for testing. Results are … as the number of copies of the virus per millilitre of blood. Each virus is called a "copy" because HIV reproduces …
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… Overview Overview Aspirin prevents blood clots from forming in the arteries. Doctors sometimes … bleeding, such as: A nosebleed that you can't easily stop. Bloody or black stools, or rectal bleeding. Bloody or pink urine. Tell your doctor about all your …
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… Checklist Heart Failure: Checking Your Weight High Blood Pressure: Nutrition Tips Hospice Palliative Care … Skin Cancer: Should I Have Surgery or Use Medicated Cream? Blood Transfusions: Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery? Breast Cancer Risk: Should I Have a …