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… Thalassemia (say "thal-uh-SEE-mee-uh") is an inherited blood disorder that causes your body to make less hemoglobin or abnormal hemoglobin. Hemoglobin helps red blood cells spread oxygen through your body. Low levels of hemoglobin may cause anemia , an illness that …
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… pain also may improve with walking, because gravity helps blood to reach the foot. As PAD gets worse, the pain may … damage in the legs ( peripheral neuropathy ) caused by diabetes or heavy use of alcohol. A pulled muscle. Other … damage in the legs ( peripheral neuropathy ) caused by diabetes or heavy use of alcohol. A pulled muscle. Other …
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… ). Breast infections ( mastitis ) or abscesses . Inflamed blood vessels ( thrombophlebitis ). If you have breast … Yes Red streaks or pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes or a weakened immune system? What weakens the … child may be different than in a young child or baby . Yes Diabetes or immune problem No Diabetes or immune problem Do …
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… A doctor will help remove the needle. What if I see blood in the syringe? If you see blood in the syringe, it means you might have hit a blood vessel. This usually isn't harmful. If you see blood …
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… arteries, there's a good chance that you have it in other blood vessels throughout your body. What problems can it … It might be damaged by things like high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, or smoking. Cholesterol in … It might be damaged by things like high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, or smoking. Cholesterol in …
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… (dialyzer) to: Remove wastes, such as urea , from the blood. Restore the proper balance of electrolytes in the blood. Get rid of extra fluid from the body. Hemodialysis … body of daily excess fluid intake, such as swelling. High levels of potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). High levels …
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… Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Try Electrical Cardioversion? Blood Transfusions: Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery? … Breast Cancer: What Should I Do If I'm at High Risk? Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? Advance Care … Breast Cancer: What Should I Do If I'm at High Risk? Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? Advance Care …
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… into the mouth. Bruises from a tear or rupture of small blood vessels under the skin. Broken bones, such as a … Yes Red streaks or pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , or any surgical … such as those used if the bones in the face are broken. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, or surgical hardware in affected …
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… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur with cancer. … a class of drugs known as bisphosphonates. It lowers high blood calcium levels by reducing the amount of calcium …
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… doctor will do medical/laboratory tests (such as complete blood count, blood pressure, EKG, pulse, eye exam) to … prolongation in the EKG). Tell your doctor if you have low levels of magnesium/potassium in the blood, personal or … infection (including hepatitis and tuberculosis) diabetes fainting certain eye problems (macular edema, …
