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… this medication. Your doctor will check your liver function tests for several months after you stop. Tell your doctor … toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or … problems (such as change in the amount of urine, pink/bloody urine) signs of liver problems (such as …
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… if they are not treated, they can lead to health problems. Testing and treatment are important to help protect the … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the …
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… cancer from the colon, nearby lymph nodes are taken out and tested for cancer. Then healthy parts of the colon or rectum … with the colon, such as blockage, inflammation, lack of blood supply, or perforation. A partial colectomy is also … sections of the colon. Injury to the bladder, ureters, or blood vessels. Citations Eng C (2011). Colorectal …
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… disease before 2004 or The disease was confirmed by a lab test It is important to keep a record of all immunizations … system weakened by disease or medical treatment Have had a blood transfusion or received other blood products within the past 12 months Have active …
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… elemental mercury. This includes some (older) thermometers, blood pressure devices, thermostats, barometers and … of mercury vapours. The vapours are then absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs and distributed throughout the … shortness of breath, chest pain and headaches. Gastro-intestinal symptoms can also occur, including nausea, vomiting …
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… the sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you now have in … of the body No Rash on other parts of the body Has this type of rash occurred before? Yes Has had same rash before … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the …
Medical tests
… Is Done Results Overview Tympanometry tests the movement of the eardrum when an ear infection or … responds to the pressure and the sound. The results of this test are used to help figure out what is going on in the … behind the eardrum or whether an ear tube is blocked. The test can also discover whether there is a hole in the …
Medications
… increase your risk of developing an infection or certain types of cancer (such as skin cancer, lymphoma). To reduce … is based on your weight, medical condition, laboratory tests (such as sirolimus trough levels), and response to … increase your risk of developing an infection or certain types of cancer (such as skin cancer, lymphoma). To reduce …
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… disorder (SAD)? Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that occurs during the same season each … be hard to tell the difference between SAD and other types of depression. Many of the symptoms are the same. How … sunlight. The most common light therapy uses a special type of light. It's called a light box. Experts think it …
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… from all of these providers. But be aware of the different types you may see. When you understand their roles, you can … the most out of their expertise. This table outlines the types of health professionals who may be involved in your … after the surgery Nurse/nurse practitioner/nurse educator Type of nurse They educate you and help you take control of …