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… any major physical concerns Check on the amount of amniotic fluid around your baby Show what position your baby is in … they share a placenta and/or the amniotic sac (the bag of fluid inside the womb where a baby develops) As part of a … (NT) ultrasound. This NT ultrasound is done along with blood tests to determine your baby's chance of having Down …
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… used for treatment on the skin (topical) or for the whole body (systemic) can cause two types of reactions: … light (UV) to create a substance (antigen) in the bloodstream that causes an allergic skin reaction. This type … to sun exposure. Non-prescription medicines may have precautions to avoid the sun on the label. Some chemicals in …
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… that checks the amount of calcium that is passed from the body in the urine. Calcium is the most common mineral in the … help nerves work, make muscles squeeze together, help blood clot, and help the heart to work. Almost all of the … in the body is stored in bone. The rest is found in the blood. Normally the level of calcium in the blood is …
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… 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; most of the iron stored in the body …
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… the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. As the prostate gets bigger, it may squeeze or partly … is not related to an injury or physical effort. There is blood or pus in your urine or semen. Call your doctor if you … you often wake up because you need to urinate, limit your fluid intake in the evening. And empty your bladder before …
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… called complications. This is especially true if your blood sugar levels stay high. Over time, high blood sugar can damage many parts of your body . It can lead to a variety of problems, including …
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… spinal cord. It causes certain muscles and reflexes in the body to stop working normally. What causes it? Experts are … also have other tests, such as tests to check the spinal fluid. How is acute flaccid myelitis treated? There is no … spinal cord. It causes certain muscles and reflexes in the body to stop working normally. What causes it? Experts are …
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… (IABP) is a mechanical device that helps the heart pump blood. It is a long, thin tube called a catheter with a … in the same rhythm as the heart. It helps the heart pump blood to the body. An IABP is usually for emergencies only. For example, …
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… chronic neurological condition that makes it hard to clear fluids from the mouth or throat Diabetes, cystic fibrosis or a chronic cerebrospinal fluid leak A child with any of these conditions should … of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent …
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… You will also have one or two drainage tubes to collect fluid and keep it from building up around the surgery area. … or pulling, pinching, tingling, or numbness. Buildup of blood or clear fluid in the wound. General surgery risks. … or pulling, pinching, tingling, or numbness. Buildup of blood or clear fluid in the wound. General surgery risks. …
