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Medical tests
… How To Prepare How It Is Done Results Test Overview Some blood tests are used to determine whether your liver is … studies) Your liver may be damaged if you have increased levels of: Alanine aminotransferase (ALT or SGPT). Aspartate … It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. Results Normal All …
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… If PKU is not treated, phenylalanine can build up in the blood and lead to intellectual disability and problems with … medicine sapropterin (Kuvan) may help lower phenylalanine levels in some children who have PKU. More studies are … needs to follow a PKU diet. Your child will need regular blood tests. Your child may get tested as often as once or …
Medications
… colitis, blockage) kidney disease liver disease bleeding/blood-clotting disorders (such as hemophilia, vitamin K … stomach problems (such as ulcers, heartburn, stomach pain) diabetes gout lung diseases (such as asthma, chronic … laboratory tests (blood amylase and lipase levels, urine sugar tests), possibly causing false test results. Make sure …
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… Dialysis is a process that filters waste from your blood when your kidneys can no longer do the job. When you … ( cellulitis ) or the stomach wall ( peritonitis ). Low levels of protein in the blood. This can lead to fluid … I wouldn't consider stopping. Marco, age 45 I have diabetes that has been very difficult to control. I received …
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… Treatment Overview Phlebotomy is a procedure that removes blood from the body. Regular phlebotomy treats people who have too much iron in their blood, such as with hemochromatosis , or who are producing … with polycythemia . Removing blood regularly decreases iron levels in the body by reducing the number of iron-rich red …
Medications
… doctor right away. Uses This product is used to treat high blood pressure. It contains 2 medications: perindopril and amlodipine. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and … you otherwise. This product may increase your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt …
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… lumps, night sweats. Cyclosporine can also cause high blood pressure and kidney problems. The risk of both … treatment with this drug. Your doctor will monitor your blood pressure and kidney function while you take this … recent/current infections high cholesterol/triglycerides levels This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana …
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… syndrome"). Bromocriptine is also used to treat high levels of a certain hormone made by the body (prolactin). … because of possible serious side effects (such as high blood pressure, seizure, heart attack, stroke). … section. This medication may increase or decrease your blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure as directed by …
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… (including antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as warfarin/rivaroxaban, nonsteroidal … Uses Dalteparin is used to prevent and treat harmful blood clots. Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce … tests (such as complete blood count, anti-factor Xa blood levels) should be done while you are using this medication. …
Medications
… (including antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as warfarin/rivaroxaban, nonsteroidal … Uses Dalteparin is used to treat and prevent harmful blood clots. Preventing harmful blood clots helps to reduce … tests (such as complete blood count, anti-factor Xa blood levels) should be done while you are using this medication. …
