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Medications
… needs. Warning This medication has rarely caused serious blood clots (including thrombotic microangiopathy) when used … doctor or pharmacist. This medication is given by injection under your skin as directed by your doctor, usually once a week for the …
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… to breathe. This can cause a "sucking in" between or under the ribs (retractions). Chest pain with exertion or … Pain and swelling in the lower leg can be symptoms of a blood clot. Yes Pain or swelling in one calf No Pain or … red blood Streaks of bright red blood in sputum Specks or spots of blood Specks or spots of blood in sputum Has this …
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… be an important tool in preventing problems like very low blood sugar. But using an insulin pump takes some getting … Clip the pump into your bra, either between your breasts or under your arm. Wear spandex shorts or shapewear under your … inside one of the legs. If you wear your pump next to your skin, put it in a baby sock first. That may make you more …
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… recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to … beating normally. Most pacemakers are implanted under the skin of your chest wall. These pacemakers have wires that … inside the catheter. The doctor puts the catheter into a blood vessel in your groin. You will get a shot to numb the …
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… Basics What are pressure injuries? A pressure injury on the skin is caused by constant pressure to that area. The pressure damages the skin and underlying tissues, creating an injury. This can happen when … injuries do not heal properly, problems such as bone, blood, and skin infections can develop. What causes them? …
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… fingernails). Thickening of the fingernails or toenails. Spots under the fingernails, such as yellow-red patches. … doctor can often recognize psoriasis by looking at your skin, scalp, and nails. Special tests usually aren't needed. …
Medical tests
… Information Test Overview The sedimentation rate (sed rate) blood test measures how quickly red blood cells … proteins are produced by the liver and the immune system under many abnormal conditions, such as an infection, an … the thyroid gland ( Graves' disease ). Kidney, bone, joint, skin, or heart valve infections. Pregnancy and pre-eclampsia …
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… Injuries from cold exposure "Frostnip" usually affects the skin on the face, ears, or fingertips. It may cause numbness … occurs. Frostbite is freezing of the skin and the tissues under the skin because of temperatures below freezing. … Nicotine (from tobacco) and caffeine cause narrowing of the blood vessels in the hands and feet. When blood vessels are …
Medications
… To receive this medication in the United States, you must understand, agree to, and carefully follow the requirements … a certain substance (phenylalanine) that builds up in the blood. Having high levels of phenylalanine in the blood may … the skin. Do not inject into moles, scars, birthmarks, bruises, rashes, or areas of skin that are injured, tender, …
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… swelling or deep pain in one leg, it can be a symptom of a blood clot that has moved from the leg to the lung. Yes … There are other reasons for colour and temperature changes. Bruises often look blue. A limb may turn blue or pale if you … day. Take a look at your feet to see if you have pressure spots, redness, or blisters. Remove all jewellery. Remove …
