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… the immune system. The immune system is the part of the body that fights infection and disease. There is no cure for … that you have AIDS. How can I get HIV? HIV is found in body fluids, such as blood, semen, breast milk, and fluids from the vagina and …
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… - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose … may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. Precautions Before taking tapentadol, tell your doctor or … is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects nor should …
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… prostate lies just below your bladder and makes part of the fluid for semen. Prostatitis can be chronic (long-lasting) … rectal examination to feel the prostate. You may need blood and urine tests to check which type of prostatitis you … Blood Count (CBC) Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Body Digital Rectal Examination Magnetic Resonance Imaging …
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… The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or non-binary, … No Vomiting after coughing spasm Is your baby coughing up blood? Yes Coughing up blood No Coughing up blood Is your … in the mouth. When you swallow, it closes to keep food and fluids out of the tube (trachea) that leads to the lungs. If …
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… This cavity normally contains a small amount of lubricating fluid that allows the two layers to slide over each other … do a physical examination and tests such as a chest X-ray, blood tests, or a CT scan to look for the cause of your … Viral infections. Chest muscle strain. Rib fracture. Blood clots in the blood vessels of the lung (pulmonary …
Medical tests
… dye and camera ( fluoroscopy ) to take pictures of the blood flow in the blood vessels of the lung . During an … days after the angiogram until the dye has passed from your body. This generally takes 24 hours. How It Is Done An … a vein in your arm so your doctor can give you medicine or fluids if needed. A device called a pulse oximeter, which …
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… have an infection or other problems. The tests may include blood tests or a digital rectal examination. They may also … takes more pressure in the colon to move stools out of the body. This puts more pressure on the walls of the colon. … given in a vein (I.V.) and resting the bowel with I.V. fluids. If symptoms are severe and not treated, problems …
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… other tissues. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. This used to be treated with a strict diet, but now … Eat low-fat dairy products. Drink plenty of water and other fluids. This can help your body get rid of uric acid. How to eat to help control your …
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… it lowers your risk for falls, heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure, and some cancers. If you already have one or … control over them, feel better, and live longer. Your body will thank you Being fit includes keeping your muscles, … water through sweating if you don't replace it by drinking fluids as you exercise. Follow these guidelines to avoid …
Medical tests
… for twisting of the spermatic cord . This problem cuts off blood supply to the testicles ( testicular torsion ). Check … has come back. Find an undescended testicle . Check for fluid in the scrotum ( hydrocele ), fluid in the epididymis (spermatocele), blood in the scrotum (hematocele), or pus in the scrotum …
