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… child with the disease. Women who are obese or who have diabetes are also more likely to have a child with spina … How is it diagnosed? During pregnancy, you can have a blood test (quad screen) and an ultrasound of the developing … child with the disease. Women who are obese or who have diabetes are also more likely to have a child with spina …
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… body temperature rises, heat is released through increased blood flow to the skin and increased sweating. This allows … socially isolated People who have chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory disease People who …
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… if you have HIV infection, chronic kidney disease, cancer, diabetes or have a weak immune system due to medication. … need further TB testing. Further testing could include a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum collection. A chest x-ray …
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… . A deep infection in the surgical wound. A skin infection. Blood clots. An unstable spine. Nerve injury, including … problems caused by surgery. But this is rare. If you have diabetes or circulation problems or if you smoke, you may be … problems caused by surgery. But this is rare. If you have diabetes or circulation problems or if you smoke, you may be …
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… liver disease seizures bleeding problems low sodium in the blood (hyponatremia) personal or family history of glaucoma … (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This …
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… examination. Your doctor also may suggest tests, such as blood tests or imaging tests , to see if your symptoms may … for substance use. Other health problems . Obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart and lung problems may occur along with … dyskinesia is body movement that you can't control. Type 2 diabetes might develop as a result of weight gain caused by …
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… is used to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. It should be used along with other LDL-lowering … others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as LDL cholesterol levels) should be done while you are using this medication. … is used to help lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. It should be used along with other LDL-lowering …
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… hormones, such as during the start of a woman's menstrual blood flow or pregnancy. How is it treated? An asthma action … before you exercise. Stay inside when air pollution levels are high. Try not to exercise outside when it's cold … hormones, such as during the start of a woman's menstrual blood flow or pregnancy. How is it treated? An asthma action …
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… outside of the prostate (localized prostate cancer). PSA levels drop almost to zero if the surgery successfully … risks. These include bleeding, infection, heart problems, blood clots, and a reaction to anesthesia. … risks. These include bleeding, infection, heart problems, blood clots, and a reaction to anesthesia. …
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… a health professional tracks your heart rate and rhythm, blood pressure, and symptoms. Your heart rate will be … a health professional tracks your heart rate and rhythm, blood pressure, and symptoms. Your heart rate will be …
