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Medical tests
… A chloride test measures the level of chloride in your blood or urine. Chloride is one of the most important electrolytes in the blood. It helps keep the amount of fluid inside and outside … your body in your urine. Chloride can also be measured in skin sweat to test for cystic fibrosis . Why It Is Done A …
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… Kissing bugs are dark brown or black with red or orange spots along the edge of their bodies. They are also called … or cone-nosed bugs. Like mosquitoes, kissing bugs feed on blood from animals or people. Kissing bugs have that name … where mice or other rodents live. Near beds, especially under mattresses or on furniture close to the bed. Signs of …
Medical tests
… the doctor inserts flexible tubes called catheters into blood vessels. These blood vessels are typically in the … Procedures can be stressful. This information will help you understand what you can expect. And it will help you safely … machine. Several small electrodes will be placed on the skin of your chest, legs, and arms. These are connected to …
Medical tests
… test that uses dye and a camera to take pictures of the blood flow in an artery or a vein. An angiogram can be used … such as an ulcer. Or it may be done to look for blocked blood vessels in your lungs. During an angiogram, the doctor … Procedures can be stressful. This information will help you understand what you can expect. And it will help you safely …
Medications
… Guselkumab can help lessen the red, scaly, itchy patches of skin caused by plaque psoriasis and lessen the pain and … this medication. This medication is given by injection under your skin as directed by your doctor. You may receive … Change the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. Do not inject into skin that is tender, …
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… amounts of hepatitis B antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system … that can cause disease. The final preparation of HBIg undergoes more testing to ensure no known infectious viruses … dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many people who get hepatitis B have no …
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… Many over the counter medicines are not safe for children under six years old. Diarrhea Diarrhea is often caused by an … older than four or five days) Increased thirst No tears Dry skin, mouth and tongue Accelerated heart beat Sunken eyes … thirsty The most common way to take a baby’s temperature is under the armpit. The most accurate way to take a …
Medications
… doctor or pharmacist. This medication is given by injection under your skin as directed by your doctor, usually once a week. The … Change the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. Do not inject into skin that is tender, …
Medications
… To receive this medication in the United States, you must understand, agree to, and carefully follow the requirements … This medication is given by injection under your skin as directed by your doctor. The injection is given in … effects, including: stomach/abdominal pain diarrhea with blood/mucus A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is …
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… bone changes with age, tumours, infection, changes in the blood supply, or a problem that was present from birth … There are other reasons for colour and temperature changes. Bruises often look blue. A limb may turn blue or pale if you … Human Bites Back Problems and Injuries Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Burns and Electric Shock Cuts Groin …