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… and sudden reddening of the face and neck caused by certain types of tumors (such as carcinoid tumors, vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors) that are found usually in the … the arms/legs This medication may rarely cause changes in blood sugar, especially if you have diabetes. Symptoms of …
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… needs. Uses This medication is used to treat a certain type of multiple sclerosis (relapsing multiple … Before starting siponimod, your doctor will do medical/lab tests (such as complete blood count, liver function tests, blood pressure, EKG, …
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… What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Supportive Care Self-Care … get a physical examination. You may also get tests. One blood test is called CA-125. You may also get an ultrasound … for Cancer Supportive Care Hospice palliative care is a type of care for people who have a serious illness. It's …
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… What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery … your arms or hands. You may get X-rays. Your doctor may do blood tests to check for infection or illness. How is neck … of the Spine Myelogram Spinal X-Ray Treatment Overview The type of treatment you need depends on the cause of your neck …
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… an effect (possibly fatal) that may lead to a low number of blood cells such as red cells, white cells, and platelets. … doctor will closely monitor you and perform weekly blood tests for at least 6 weeks after each dose. Your dose and … carefully. Uses This medication is used to treat various types of cancer. Lomustine belongs to a class of drugs known …
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… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat various types of cancer (including kidney, thyroid, liver cancer). … have unusual or easy bruising/bleeding, signs of stomach/intestinal bleeding (such as bloody/black/tarry stools, stomach/abdominal pain, bloody …
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… (PBC) used to be called primary biliary cirrhosis and is a type of liver disease caused by damage to the bile ducts in … based on a medical history, physical examination, and lab tests that show high levels of the enzyme alkaline … (ALP) and antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA) in the blood. Your doctor may also conduct an imaging test such as …
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… cancer of the breast/ovaries, stroke, dementia, and serious blood clots. When used along with a progestin, estrogens … should be used at the lowest effective dose and for the shortest amount of time. Discuss the use of this medication with … may also be used by men and women to treat cancers (certain types of prostate cancer, breast cancer that has spread to …
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… hormones the body produces to start ovulation. During this type of treatment, a woman must have daily monitoring of egg … ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome . The monitoring requires blood tests and ultrasound. Laparoscopic ovarian surgery or in …
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… A doctor will help remove the needle. What if I see blood in the syringe? If you see blood in the syringe, it means you might have hit a blood vessel. This usually isn't harmful. If you see blood