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… BV, you must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care … women. It is not necessary for male sexual partner(s) to be tested or treated. It is recommended that female sexual partner(s) of women with BV have an assessment and testing for BV, as it is more common for female sexual …
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… (including chest pain, irregular heartbeat) high blood pressure liver problems mental/mood disorders (such as … have ingredients that could raise your heart rate or blood pressure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are … others. Sharing it is against the law. Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood pressure, heart rate) may be done while …
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… suicide attempts liver disease kidney disease seizures high blood cholesterol or triglyceride levels heart disease (such … angina) stroke severe loss of body fluids (dehydration) low blood pressure personal or family history of glaucoma … severe dizziness, fainting. Notes Lab and/or medical tests should be done while you are taking this medication. …
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… treatment to the liver decreased bone marrow function blood disorders current infection This medication can make … provincial poison control center. Notes Lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood count, uric acid blood levels) should be done while …
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… (hematoma) from an injury is caused by tears in the small blood vessels under the skin. Bleeding can also affect the … related to a sac-shaped structure with clear fluid, blood, or pus ( cyst ). Or swelling may be from a swollen … the sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you now have in …
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… lead. Lead can be harmful to health, even in low doses. Testing your water for lead is a good idea, particularly for … responsible for maintaining their own water quality. Annual testing of private wells is recommended. If you have a … to learn more about keeping your water safe: Well water testing Nitrate in well water Arsenic in drinking water …
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… products you take. Your cholesterol, thyroid, eyes, and blood pressure, to see if you need treatment changes. Possible blood sugar problems during pregnancy. For example, many women have low blood sugar in early pregnancy. Later in pregnancy, they …
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… arteries, there's a good chance that you have it in other blood vessels throughout your body. What problems can it … disease . Atherosclerosis affects the arteries that supply blood to the heart. These are called the coronary arteries. This can restrict blood flow to the heart muscle. Heart attack . Plaque, …
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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. … This IABP is inserted into the aorta. This is the large blood vessel that takes oxygen-rich blood from the heart to …
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… On this page: Overview Overview High blood sugar from diabetes can affect the body's immune system , impairing the ability of white blood cells to come to the site of an infection, stay in the … kill microorganisms. Because of the buildup of plaque in blood vessels associated with diabetes, areas of infection …
