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Medical tests
… the doctor inserts flexible tubes called catheters into blood vessels. These blood vessels are typically in the groin or neck. Then the … oximeter may be clipped to your finger. It measures oxygen levels in your blood and monitors your pulse. An intravenous …
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… combustion by-products? Carbon monoxide (CO): Reduces the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. Acute exposure may cause … If you have heart disease, it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon monoxide exposure can cause loss of … (CO2): May cause headaches, dizziness and fatigue at high levels. High levels of CO2 are rare indoors, but levels can …
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… to help manage various health conditions. These include diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, … sit less and sleep better through: Education about optimal levels of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep and advice on how to achieve these levels Personalized physical activity interventions based on …
Medications
… It may also be used to prevent the loss of too much blood during surgery. Von Willebrand factor is a protein normally found in the blood that helps the blood to thicken (clot) and stop … with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood levels of von Willebrand factor and factor VIII) should be …
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… up to 30 minutes. When a person uses tobacco regularly, the levels of nicotine accumulate in the body during the day and … The stimulant effect causes a sudden increase in blood pressure, breathing rate, and heart rate. The central … The stimulant effect causes a sudden increase in blood pressure, breathing rate, and heart rate. The central …
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… emergency? A hypertensive emergency is very high blood pressure that damages the body. It can cause damage to … other health problems, certain medicines, and not taking blood pressure medicines correctly. Another cause of a … emergency, doctors and nurses will carefully monitor your blood pressure and give you medicine intravenously (through …
Medications
… health needs. Warning Raloxifene may rarely cause serious blood clots, especially in the legs or lungs. Women who have or had blood clots (including in the legs, lungs, or eyes) should … disease heart failure cancer high blood fat (triglyceride) levels caused by estrogen treatment Tell your doctor if you …
Medications
… needs. Uses This medication is used to treat "iron-poor" blood (iron deficiency anemia). Low iron levels can occur due to many conditions, including when your … nutrition or poor absorption) or when there is long-term blood loss. Ferric derisomaltose is a form of injectable …
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… the skin. This is especially important for people who have diabetes. Keeping toenails trimmed—and polished if that's … likes—also helps the person. If the person you care for has diabetes or has foot problems, such as bad bunions and … important to wash the feet carefully if the person has diabetes. After washing the feet, dry gently. Put lotion on …
Medications
… dizziness, or lightheadedness. To relieve dry mouth, suck (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, … may decrease your risk. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell … with medication. Lenvatinib may cause low blood calcium levels. Your doctor will check lab tests during treatment, …
