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Medications
… may increase your level of a certain chemical made by the body (prolactin). For females, this increase in prolactin … This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy or cause vision changes. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more … and lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
Medical tests
… activities. Ambulatory means that you are able to walk during the test. This type of monitoring may also be called … from your heart. No electricity is sent through your body. So there is no chance of getting an electric shock. … from your heart. No electricity is sent through your body. So there is no chance of getting an electric shock. …
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… of sound, decreased hearing, and mild discomfort. The body usually reabsorbs fluid behind the eardrum within 3 … A build-up of earwax . An object in the ear. Air pressure changes, such as when flying in an airplane. Fluid buildup … in the inner ear that send sound to the brain. An injury during contact sports can cause an injury, such as …
Medications
… problems can occur when this medication is used to end a pregnancy, including serious infections and bleeding. You … which causes the contents in the womb to pass out of the body. Mifepristone and misoprostol must not be used if you … medical help right away. Bleeding and cramping are expected during this treatment. Vaginal bleeding usually starts a few …
Medical tests
… energy, good muscle, and organ function. About 70% of the body's iron is bound to hemoglobin in red blood cells . The … The body needs more iron at times of growth (such as during adolescence), for pregnancy, during breastfeeding, or … is a blood disorder that runs in families (inherited). It changes how the body makes hemoglobin. The iron levels are …
Medical tests
… buildup of fatty material called plaque in a blood vessel. During a CT angiogram, you lie on a table that passes … studied. But with a CT angiogram, no tubes are put in your body. If your doctor sees that one or more of your blood … vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. A narrowing of arteries in the legs and in other parts …
Health topics
… waste products and extra fluid and flush them from your body as urine. When your kidneys don't work right, wastes … take longer to see a change in your symptoms. What happens during dialysis? Hemodialysis Hemodialysis uses a man-made … will start to shut down, and you will experience normal changes from the dying process. You may need the support of …
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… hip works. It's the largest ball-and-socket joint in the body. The thigh bone (femur) fits tightly into a cup-shaped … serious. There are other reasons for colour and temperature changes. Bruises often look blue. A limb may turn blue or … the injured area if it causes pain. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur …
Medications
… all doses on time to keep the amount of medicine in your body at a constant level. Remember to use it at the same … double/blurred vision tingling of the hands/feet facial changes (such as swollen lips, butterfly-shaped rash around … of the bones (osteomalacia). Discuss this with your doctor. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
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… It's often linked to pregnancy and vaginal childbirth. During pregnancy and delivery, pelvic muscles can get … or MRI. Learn more Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Body Cystoscopy Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) Pelvic … This can put stress on your pelvic muscles. If these changes don't help, you can ask your doctor to fit you with …
