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Medications
… needs. Uses This medication is used to treat a group of blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS) … in which the bone marrow does not produce enough healthy blood cells. People with MDS may have problems such as … confusion easy bleeding/bruising unusual tiredness pale skin mouth/tongue sores swollen belly shortness of breath …
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… spine and tested. Your doctor may do other tests, such as blood tests, a CT scan , or an MRI . How is meningitis … and eye pain from bright lights. Dark purple and blotchy skin rash. Dizzy spells. It's very important to see a doctor … cry. Babies also may have a stiff body and bulging soft spots on the head that aren't caused by crying. Babies with …
Medications
… lenalidomide treatment has been stopped. You should have a blood test for hepatitis B virus before starting treatment. … To receive this medication in the United States, you must understand, agree to, and carefully follow the requirements … needed. If any of the powder from the capsule gets on your skin, wash the area with soap and water. Since this drug can …
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… and cause atrial fibrillation. (The pulmonary veins bring blood back from the lungs to the heart.) Catheter ablation … generator and battery part of the pacemaker are implanted under the skin of the chest. The electrocardiograms (EKG, ECG) show …
Medical tests
… Overview A glycohemoglobin test, or hemoglobin A1c, is a blood test that checks the amount of sugar (glucose) bound to the hemoglobin in the red blood cells. People who have diabetes or other conditions that increase their blood glucose levels have more glycohemoglobin (sugar bound …
Medications
… times each day. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are … go away, fever, chills). This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results …
Medications
… of heart disease (such as heart attacks), stroke, serious blood clots in the lungs/legs, dementia, and cancer of the … medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women … high blood cholesterol/triglyceride levels obesity lupus underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) mineral imbalance (low …
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… symptoms include difficultly breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxsis can include any of … pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, lips or face), itching, … with a registered dietitian. For more information about understanding and managing anaphylaxis, visit: Food Allergy …
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… elemental mercury. This includes some (older) thermometers, blood pressure devices, thermostats, barometers and … of mercury vapours. The vapours are then absorbed into the bloodstream through the lungs and distributed throughout the … or large exposures may lead to toxic health effects. Skin contact Small amounts of skin contact with elemental …
Medical tests
… (ALT) test measures the amount of this enzyme in the blood. ALT is found mainly in the liver, but also in smaller … or diseased. Low levels of ALT are normally found in the blood. But when the liver is damaged or diseased, it releases ALT into the bloodstream, which makes ALT levels go up. Most increases in …
