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… nosebleeds during pregnancy. That's because there is more blood flow to the tissue inside the nose (mucous membranes) … the directions for cleaning the machine. You also have more blood flow to the mucous membranes of the mouth and gums … else stop a nosebleed, avoid touching the other person's blood. Use gloves, if available, or layers of fabric or a …
Medical tests
… for twisting of the spermatic cord . This problem cuts off blood supply to the testicles ( testicular torsion ). Check … ( hydrocele ), fluid in the epididymis (spermatocele), blood in the scrotum (hematocele), or pus in the scrotum … cord. This twisting ( testicular torsion ) cuts off blood supply to the testicles. There is no sign of fluid in …
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… arterial disease of the legs. In Leriche's syndrome, blood flow in the aorta is blocked in the stomach area. This blocks blood flow to the legs. In men, blood flow to the penis is also blocked. The following …
Medications
… system problems (such as organ transplant, HIV disease) diabetes This medication should be used only if clearly … system problems (such as organ transplant, HIV disease) diabetes This medication should be used only if clearly …
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… and those with certain chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease. For some people, …
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… work has been linked with certain health problems including diabetes and heart attacks. Lack of sleep from shift work … work has been linked with certain health problems including diabetes and heart attacks. Lack of sleep from shift work …
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… up after 1 or 2 days. A few specks or a small amount of blood on the white part of the eye often appear after a blow … all directions. Pain with eye movements. A large amount of blood in the white part (sclera) of the eye. Any blood over the coloured part (iris) of the eye. A change in …
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… A hepatitis panel is a blood test used to find markers of hepatitis infection. … jaundice ), dark yellow urine, and feeling very tired. This blood test also may be done if you were recently exposed to … is listed in your test results, this means that the blood test was repeated to confirm a positive result on your …
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… Cyanotic heart defects are defects that allow oxygen-rich blood and oxygen-poor blood to mix. In cyanotic heart defects, less oxygen-rich blood reaches the tissues of the body. This results in the …
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… . It may be done when there is a retinal detachment or if blood in the vitreous gel (vitreous hemorrhage) does not … Surgery may be needed if bleeding is severe or the blood does not clear on its own. Treat severe proliferative … retinopathy . This causes scar tissue to form or new blood vessels to grow on the retina. These new blood vessels …
