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Medications
… a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. It may be used with other LDL-lowering treatments … is present, do not use the liquid. Inject this medication under the skin of the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm as directed by your …
Medications
… This medication works by decreasing a certain type of white blood cell (eosinophils). This effect helps reduce swelling … doctor or pharmacist. This medication is used by injection under the skin into the upper arm, thigh, or abdomen. It is used as …
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… may include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fever or blood in stools. Symptoms can begin suddenly and usually … properly Eat at a buffet that does not use food covers Eat undercooked or raw meat, fish or shellfish Eat food sold by … as grapes or strawberries Eat fruits and vegetables if the skin is broken or bruised Eat watermelon as it may have been …
Medical tests
… of the eye, called the cornea. The fundus also contains blood vessels and the optic nerve . There are two types of … The doctor may apply pressure to your eyeball through the skin of your eyelids by using a small, blunt tool. The … the eye. The light is sometimes very strong, so you may see spots for a short time after the examination. Some people …
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… usually the same medicines used in a medical abortion done under a doctor's care. People choose to self-manage a … You have chest pain, are short of breath, or cough up blood. Call your doctor now if you have any of these … You have chest pain, are short of breath, or cough up blood. Call your doctor now if you have any of these …
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… is the supervised use of ultraviolet (UV) light to treat skin conditions, including eczema . Ultraviolet B (UVB) or … Or you may feel stinging or burning. Some people get dark spots on the skin. This is more common in people with darker … of the skin. This includes wrinkles, loose skin, and age spots. Cataracts and other eye problems. Protect your eyes …
Medications
… needs. Warning This medication may often cause serious blood disorders (decreased bone marrow function leading to a … nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, unusual tiredness, pale skin, easy bruising/bleeding, signs of infection (such as … If this medication leaks out of the vein into the tissue under the skin, it may cause serious tissue damage. Tell …
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… Overview Autonomic dysreflexia is a syndrome in which the blood pressure of a person with a spinal cord injury (SCI) … A pounding headache. A flushed face and red blotches on the skin above the level of spinal injury. Sweating above the … stimulation to empty your bowel. Check your skin for red spots that mean you might have a pressure injury. If you …
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… of using hormonal birth control methods. Combination pills, skin patch, or vaginal ring (estrogen plus progestin) Pros … that women using the patch are more likely to get dangerous blood clots in the legs and lungs. The risk may be higher if … that women using the patch are more likely to get dangerous blood clots in the legs and lungs. The risk may be higher if …
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… recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to … and prevent sudden death. The ICD is placed under the skin of your chest. It's attached to one or two wires … type of ICD, your doctor puts one or two leads in a large blood vessel and threads them into the heart. For another …
