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… of the heart chambers. It occurs when germs get into the bloodstream and settle inside the heart, often on a valve . … loss. Muscle or joint pain. Cough. Shortness of breath. Blood under the fingernails or tiny purple and red spots … under the nails. Your doctor may also do tests, such as: Blood cultures. These tests look for bacteria in your …
Medical tests
… water. Before having a thyroid biopsy, you may need to have blood tests to see whether you have any bleeding problems or blood-clotting disorders. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines … and how soon to do it. If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you to stop taking it …
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… Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … mosquito. Because the malaria parasite is found in red blood cells of an infected person, in rare cases, a blood transfusion, an organ transplant or the shared use of …
Medical tests
… Test Overview A breast cancer (BRCA) gene test is a blood test to check for changes (mutations) in genes called … It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. How It Feels When a blood sample is taken, you may feel nothing at all from the …
Medications
… family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes). Do not take this drug right … side effects: stomach/abdominal pain that doesn't go away, bloody or black/tarry stools, vomit that looks like coffee … have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell …
Medications
… may direct you to take a low dose of aspirin to prevent blood clots. This effect reduces the risk of stroke and … doctor may direct you to use aspirin in low doses as a "blood thinner" to prevent blood clots. Aspirin prevents blood clots by stopping …
Medications
… fainting seizure This medication may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you already have diabetes, check your blood sugar regularly as directed and share the results with …
Medications
… Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa … increased sexual urges) This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell … certain laboratory tests (including urine catecholamine/glucose/ketone tests), possibly causing false test results. …
Medications
… have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results … in the intestines/stomach breast cancer high blood pressure kidney problems heart failure mental/mood …
Medications
… week so that the drug can reach a high enough level in your blood. Set a date for quitting, and stop smoking sometime in … of nicotine and this medication may increase your blood pressure. Your doctor may need to monitor your blood pressure closely. Do not smoke at any time if using …
