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… food or drinking water contaminated with feces. There are 2 types of typhoid vaccine - oral (by mouth) and injection (by … sharing. In rare instances, it can be spread by infected blood products. Hepatitis B can cause permanent liver … also recommended if you expect to have sexual relations or blood contact with local residents.You will receive this …
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… skin sores). You should have a tuberculosis (TB) skin test before and during treatment with this medication. Tell … may cause serious (sometimes fatal) problems from blood clots (such as deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, … embolism, stroke). You may be at an increased risk for blood clots if you are a current or past smoker, or are 50 …
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… you may have toxoplasmosis, ask your doctor about getting tested. Routine testing is not recommended for most women. … Sore throat. Skin rash. How is toxoplasmosis diagnosed? A blood test can tell whether you have or have ever had … Sore throat. Skin rash. How is toxoplasmosis diagnosed? A blood test can tell whether you have or have ever had …
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… Basics Health Tools Symptoms What Happens Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Helping Someone Who Has … Using both tends to work best. Counselling includes a type of cognitive behavioural therapy called exposure and … progress. If needed, he or she may change the amount or type of counselling you get. You may need 13 to 20 sessions …
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… marijuana (cannabis). This medication is made from human blood. Even though the blood is carefully tested, and this medication goes through a special …
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… or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: white blood cell (leukocyte) transfusions heart disease (such as … This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including phosphate levels), possibly causing false … kidney/liver function, potassium/magnesium levels, complete blood counts) should be done while you are using this …
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… that could be related, such as arthritis, diabetes, or poor blood flow (circulation). During the physical examination, … you may need surgery to correct your problem, you may have tests, such as an X-ray , blood flow testing, or nerve testing . How can you care for …
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… yellow. Some medicines, blackberries, beets, rhubarb, and blood in the urine can turn urine red-brown. Some foods … in the digestive tract, enter the urinary tract. Two common types of UTIs are: Bladder infections . They occur when … the sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you now have in …
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… is a carotid artery on each side of the neck. They supply blood to the brain. Fatty buildup can narrow these arteries. … your carotid arteries are narrowed, it can make it hard for blood to flow to the brain. This buildup also raises your … chance for a longer, healthier life. You will have regular tests to check blood flow in your carotid arteries. Why It …
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… What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Other Treatment … surgery, or emotional trauma and stress. An event of this type combined with other things, such as being more … working. Different people may respond differently to each type of treatment. Many people with fibromyalgia have other …
