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Medications
… medication is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs/arms (intermittent … drugs known as hemorrheologic agents. It works by helping blood flow more easily through narrowed arteries. This … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood counts, blood pressure) should be done …
Medications
… specific health needs. Uses Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on … kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your … to have a bowel movement signs of stomach/intestinal bleeding or ulcers (such as black/bloody stools, …
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… ? Cryptosporidium is a parasite that infects the intestines. When you get sick from the infection the illness … poor hygiene, such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children who are not yet toilet trained. … accredited testing agency for cyst removal. Most jug-type water filters, will not remove Cryptosporidium . Some …
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… use X-rays to diagnose a broken hip. You may need another test if your doctor thinks that you have a fracture but … 2 days so other medical problems can be treated first. The type of surgery you have will depend on where the break is … 2 days so other medical problems can be treated first. The type of surgery you have will depend on where the break is …
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… may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show the presence of “fecal coliform” or E. Coli … package Can I use a water filter to disinfect water? Jug-type water filters (such as Brita®), are not made to remove … HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing HealthLinkBC File #49f Wildfire: Its Effects on …
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… other symptoms. The size of your varicose veins affects the type of procedure or surgery you might have. If you have … on a pillow or a chair when you can. Exercise to improve blood flow in your legs. Lose weight if needed. (Being … need treatment are not common. Here are examples of risks: Blood clots may form in the veins. You may have small scars. …
Medications
… approval. This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as blood clotting tests), possibly causing false test results. … medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as blood clotting tests), possibly causing false test results. …
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… children who have a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) test result. footnote 2 Early detection and treatment of … an eye examination. He or she will think about the type of arthritis, the age of the child when the disease … an eye examination. He or she will think about the type of arthritis, the age of the child when the disease …
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… or soccer when the outside of the knee is hit. This type of injury can also occur during skiing and in other … of movement, swelling, and tenderness. You may have some tests, including an X-ray and an MRI . How is an MCL injury … or soccer when the outside of the knee is hit. This type of injury can also occur during skiing and in other …
Medications
… of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine, bloody/dark urine) coughing up blood shortness of breath This medication may rarely cause … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood counts, liver/thyroid …
