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… who has the disease or who died from it. These include blood, urine, saliva, feces, vomit, semen, mucus, and sweat. … Fluids through a vein (IV). Watching oxygen levels and blood pressure. Blood transfusions, if needed. Treating other …
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… knowing that they themselves have the changed gene. A blood test can show whether you have the changed gene. You … the Test Accurate? Although the Huntington genetic test is highly reliable, no test is 100% accurate. Also, if you test … You may have emotional, financial, and family reasons for taking or not taking the test. You might choose to be tested …
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… and physical examination, your doctor may do: A complete blood count (CBC). An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) … rheumatica . Thyroid hormone tests to check for low or high thyroid gland activity. Thyroid problems can cause … soreness. A blood calcium level test to check for a low or high calcium level. A low level can cause muscle cramps. A …
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… during contractions. For a caesarean birth (C-section), a higher dose can be used to help block all feeling. The … effect from an epidural is that it can lower the mother's blood pressure. Less common side effects may include a severe …
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… forcefully, like when a finger gets caught in a drawer. A blood blister may form if tiny blood vessels are damaged. … like blisters and rashes. Blisters may also be caused by medicines. Sometimes they may be caused by a prescription or … getting blisters after you began using a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Yes Medicine may be causing …
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… concerns about lead exposure, talk to your doctor. A simple blood test can find out the amount of lead in your blood. Avoid fish high in mercury. Limit high-mercury fish to no more than 150g (5.3 oz) a month. …
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… called "joint involvement." You get a score from 0 to 5. Blood tests. The part of the blood called "serum" is … peptide antibodies (anti-CCP or ACPA). These are usually higher than normal in people who have rheumatoid arthritis. … peptide antibodies (anti-CCP or ACPA). These are usually higher than normal in people who have rheumatoid arthritis. …
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… cardiac arrest. In cardiac arrest, the heart stops pumping blood to the body. Cardiac arrest can cause sudden cardiac … syndrome, are rare causes of ventricular tachycardia. Some medicines can cause ventricular tachycardia. These include … or light-headedness. Shortness of breath. Chest pain or pressure. Near-fainting or fainting (syncope). Ventricular …
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… getting cancer treatment. Diarrhea can be caused by: Some medicines that damage the lining of your intestines. … your doctor if you have diarrhea, especially if you see blood in it. Changes in your diet may solve the problem. … diarrhea medicine if you have bloody diarrhea, a high fever, or other signs of serious illness. Call your …
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… has an STI. Yes Exposure to STI No Exposure to STI Are you taking medicine for an STI (sexually transmitted infection)? … closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the …