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… Symptoms What Happens When to Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care … of the intestine is trapped very tightly in the hernia, the blood supply to that part of the intestine can be cut off … will also not increase your risk for problems. The two types of surgeries to repair inguinal hernias are: Open …
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… a sexually transmitted infection caused by one of the two types of the herpes simplex virus (HSV): herpes simplex 1 … to their infant. How do I find out if I have herpes? Herpes testing is only generally done when there are sores present. … (around the genitals, anus or mouth) or send you for a blood test. If the sores have already started to heal, a …
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… Tools Symptoms What Happens When to Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Related … do a number of tests. These tests may include colonoscopy, blood tests, and stool sample testing. Testing can help rule … which also increases the risk of melanoma, a serious type of skin cancer. Your doctor may recommend regular …
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… an abnormal heart rhythm that could cause sudden death. Tests can show if you are at risk. An ICD does not treat … help you. For example, your doctor will check the amount of blood your heart pumps (ejection fraction).Your doctor also … the ventricles don't have time to fill with blood. This type of abnormal rhythm is called ventricular tachycardia …
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… heart muscle is stiff, it can't stretch to allow enough blood to enter its lower chambers, the ventricles . So blood … of iron in the heart muscle. Sarcoidosis . This is a rare type of heart inflammation. Radiation therapy and … check your legs for fluid buildup. You may also have other tests. These include: An electrocardiogram , also known as …
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… advanced prostate cancer in men. It is not a cure. Most types of prostate cancer need the male hormone testosterone to grow and spread. Degarelix works by reducing … cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This …
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… For example, my doctor says I don't need to check my blood sugar all the time. But I am careful to have my snacks … event a few months from now. Avoiding treatments or testing that make daily life more difficult. Avoiding … Information Living With More Than One Health Problem Type 1 Diabetes Type 2 Diabetes Current as of: March …
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… extra alarms you can set to wake you up or remind you to test your blood sugar? Is there a lock-out feature so that your child … Diabetes: Living With an Insulin Pump Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes in Children Type 2 Diabetes …
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… (including antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as warfarin/rivaroxaban, nonsteroidal … activity of clotting proteins in the blood. Dalteparin is a type of heparin, and works as an anticoagulant (commonly … counts after previous heparin treatment certain stomach/intestinal problems (such as active or recent ulcers) stroke …
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… (including antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as warfarin/rivaroxaban, nonsteroidal … activity of clotting proteins in the blood. Dalteparin is a type of heparin, and works as an anticoagulant (commonly … counts after previous heparin treatment certain stomach/intestinal problems (such as active or recent ulcers) stroke …
