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… Also, melphalan may cause a severe decrease in your blood cells, which lowers your ability to fight infections … Melphalan is also used as a pretreatment for people who are undergoing a stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma. … loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine) A very serious allergic reaction to this …
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… calluses and corns? Calluses and corns are areas of thick skin caused by pressure or friction. They may cause pain … But if you have a condition that causes problems with blood flow (such as peripheral vascular disease) or loss of … But if you have a condition that causes problems with blood flow (such as peripheral vascular disease) or loss of …
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… and language therapy. This kind of therapy helps you with understanding and producing language, as well as organizing … problem-solving methods. Counselling. Counselling helps you understand your thoughts and learn ways to cope with your … You may have trouble expressing yourself clearly or understanding what other people are saying. When you talk in …
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… is a device that checks to see how much oxygen your blood is carrying. Usually a small clip is put on the end of … toe or earlobe.) The device shines a light beam through the skin. It estimates your oxygen level by measuring the percentage of your blood that's carrying oxygen. Your oxygen level (or oxygen …
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… are interested in learning about, choose the link below. Blood and Lymph Bones, Joints, and Muscles Brain and Nerves … and Dental Sexual and Reproductive Organs Sexual Health Skin, Hair, and Nails Urinary System Learning Centres by …
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… if his or her judgment is changed by alcohol. Can cause blood vessels in the skin to get bigger (dilate). This increases heat loss. … if his or her judgment is changed by alcohol. Can cause blood vessels in the skin to get bigger (dilate). This …
Medications
… ask your doctor or pharmacist. Use this medication on the skin only. Wash the affected area and pat dry. Apply a thin … This medication may rarely increase calcium in your blood. Tell your doctor right away if any of these symptoms … tiredness mental/mood changes unexplained constipation pink/bloody urine painful urination A very serious allergic …
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… Shaking a baby is dangerous because they have fragile, under-developed brains. Their heads are heavy and large … about how to safely care for your baby. Make sure they understand that it is more important for the caregiver to be … close to your chest; your heartbeat may comfort your baby, skin-to-skin contact is favourable Follow your baby's cues …
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… Overview A ventricular assist device (VAD) helps pump blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It's used when your heart is not able to pump enough blood on its own. The device consists of a pump, tubes that … comes out of your belly through a small cut in your skin called an exit site. Your doctor may recommend that you …
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… it should. These cells might be carried through the body by blood or lymph fluid. What are the symptoms? The most common … periods, bleeding between periods, bleeding after sex, or blood in your urine or stool. Symptoms often are most severe … Relieve back pressure. Lie on your back and place a pillow under your knees. Or lie on your side and bring your knees …
