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Medications
… doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: alcohol use certain blood conditions (porphyria) diabetes liver disease … using marijuana (cannabis). Alcohol may also affect your blood levels of this drug. Tell your doctor you are using …
Health topics
… feel like lumps just under the nipple and can cause a bloody discharge from the nipple. Women close to menopause … painful and can occur anywhere in the breast or nipple. Blood clots Blood clots in a vein (thrombophlebitis) can feel like a …
Health topics
… getting enough weight-bearing exercise. Drinking too much alcohol. Osteoporosis Canada recommends drinking no more … the strength of your bones. Your doctor may also do blood and urine tests to rule out other problems that may cause bone loss. Blood tests can also tell if low levels of testosterone or …
Medications
… tiredness, yellowing eyes/skin, and dark urine. Daily alcohol use, especially when combined with acetaminophen, … as asthma, emphysema) diabetes glaucoma heart problems high blood pressure kidney problems liver disease seizures … constipation, trouble urinating, fast heartbeat, and blood pressure changes. Dizziness, drowsiness and confusion …
Medications
… early, you have a higher risk of forming a serious blood clot (such as a stroke, blood clot in the legs/lungs). Your doctor may direct you to … This medication may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol while using this medicine may increase your risk for …
Medications
… by your body. It is used to help your body make more white blood cells. White blood cells are important to help you fight off infections. … under the skin, first clean the injection site with rubbing alcohol. Change the injection site each time to lessen …
Medications
… injecting each dose, clean the injection site with rubbing alcohol. Change the injection site each time to lessen … side effects. This medication may increase the risk of blood clots (such as pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart … when used at high doses. You may be at increased risk for blood clots if you have a history of blood clots, …
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… medical history including lifestyle factors, such as alcohol, drugs and tobacco, physical activity and nutrition … checkup that includes: Listening to your heart Taking your blood pressure Measuring your height and weight Abdominal … swab to inspect your cervix and check for infections Blood tests: To check complete blood count (includes …
Medical tests
… Test Overview A chemistry screen is a blood test that measures the levels of several substances in the blood (such as electrolytes ). A chemistry screen tells your … eat high-fat foods the night before the test. Do not drink alcohol before you have this test. How It Is Done A health …
Medical tests
… Risks Results Test Overview A ferritin blood test checks the amount of ferritin in the blood. Ferritin is a protein in the body that binds to iron; … (genetic hemochromatosis). Some diseases, including alcohol use disorder , thalassemia , and some types of …