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… Your doctor may do some simple tests (using your blood, breath, or stool) to look for signs of H. pylori … eating. Less common symptoms include: Vomiting. Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds. Passing … stools that look like tar, or stools that contain dark red blood. Different people have different symptoms. Some ulcers …
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… about your symptoms and past health. You may also have blood tests to see if your levels of certain enzymes are … Your doctor may also want you to have a complete blood count (CBC), a liver test, or a stool test. Other … you may need to take insulin to help your body control blood sugar. You also may need to take pancreatic enzyme …
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… high triglycerides? Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood. Your body uses them for energy. You need some for … bumps under your skin. How is this problem diagnosed? A blood test is used to measure triglycerides. It's most … of blood cholesterol: A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association task force on clinical …
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… there are antibodies to the Rh factor in the mother's blood. In this case: A normal (negative) result means that … the mother has not developed antibodies against the fetus's blood. A negative Coombs test indicates that the fetus is … that the mother has developed antibodies to the fetal red blood cells and is sensitized . However, a positive Coombs …
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… Overview Clopidogrel (Plavix) is a medicine to prevent blood clots, which can cause heart attacks and strokes. It … keep the body from being able to use clopidogrel to prevent blood clots. If a person with these genetic changes takes … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology Martin J. Gabica MD - Family …
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… failure, and leg and foot amputation. Prediabetes refers to blood sugar levels that are higher than normal; nearly 50% … range of health benefits in adults even if body weight and blood sugar control do not change. Canadian guidelines … This website provides information on how exercise affects blood sugar (blood glucose) and how to exercise safely with …
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… (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid)—is injected into the bloodstream to remove heavy metals and/or minerals from the … deposits (the part of plaque that obstructs the flow of blood to the heart) in the arteries, and then EDTA "cleans … which protects the body from inflammation and protects blood vessels. Again, this idea has not been proved by …
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… B12 deficiency anemia? Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia is a blood problem that occurs when your body doesn't have enough of this vitamin. Your body needs B12 to make red blood cells , which carry oxygen. Without enough B12, your body doesn't have enough red blood cells (anemia). Anemia can make you feel weak and …
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… You will also likely have medicines to prevent infection, blood clots, and nausea. If you had regional anesthesia, … you empty your bladder without getting up. To help prevent blood clots, you may be wearing compression stockings. And … These squeeze and release your lower legs to help keep the blood moving. Your recovery On the day of surgery or the day …
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… other health problems that increase your risk, such as high blood pressure. FAQs How might aspirin prevent a heart … attack or stroke? A heart attack most often happens because blood flow through one or more of the coronary arteries is … Staff Primary Medical Reviewer Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology Primary Medical Reviewer Adam …