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Medical tests
… or urine. Ketones are substances that are made when the body breaks down fat for energy. Normally, your body gets … test Ketones are present in the urine if: The test strip changes colour after dipping it into the urine. The urine … longer. Are pregnant. Some women have low levels of ketones during pregnancy and this does not affect the fetus. But a …
Medications
… medications can affect the removal of oxycodone from your body, which may affect how oxycodone works. Be sure you know … if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when … any withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, mental/mood changes (including anxiety, trouble sleeping, thoughts of …
Medications
… may increase your level of a certain substance made by the body (prolactin). For females, this increase in prolactin … any serious side effects, including: interrupted breathing during sleep (sleep apnea) signs of infection (such as sore … away if you have a fever that does not go away, mental/mood changes, headache, or dizziness. Older adults may be more …
Medications
… heartbeat unusual eye movements (nystagmus) vision changes (such as blurred vision) joint pain swelling of the … if they are also taking "water pills" (diuretics). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when … can affect the removal of carbamazepine from your body, which may affect how carbamazepine works. Examples …
Medications
… side effects, including: skin discoloration eye/vision changes signs of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that … may increase your level of a certain chemical made by the body (prolactin). For females, this increase in prolactin … and lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
Health topics
… usually brown in colour. They can appear anywhere on the body and can be different shapes and sizes. Some moles … away on their own and most darken, thicken, and form bumps during adulthood. Port-wine stains may become more obvious … the body's hormones are changing, such as during puberty or pregnancy. Laser therapy may lighten or reduce the bumpiness …
Medications
… infection. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your … barrier method (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during sexual activity as directed by your doctor. Do not … pain numbness/tingling of the hands/feet/arms/legs vision changes signs of infection (such as fever, chills, swollen …
Healthy eating
… Document Spanish This resource summarizes how IgE antibody triggered food allergy is diagnosed and the tests that are available to help. IgE antibody triggered food allergy is the most common type of food … Some foods should only be reintroduced in a medical clinic during an oral food challenge. What tests are not …
Health topics
… there is too little fluid around your baby in the uterus during pregnancy. Having a low amount of this fluid can affect how … your baby from being bumped or hurt as you move your body. And it keeps your baby at a healthy temperature. The …
Medications
… Warning Rarely, too much metformin can build up in the body and cause a serious (sometimes fatal) condition called … blood sugar or lactic acidosis. This medication can cause changes in a woman's menstrual cycle (promote ovulation) and … using reliable birth control while taking this medication. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
