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… Barriers to Psychological Care On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Many people hesitate to get … your doctor for help. He or she may be able to find free or low-cost medicine, counselling, or therapy. Some … may have training programs and may offer reduced fees. Related Information Anorexia Nervosa Bipolar Disorder …
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… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview Coombs tests are done to find certain antibodies that attack red blood cells. Antibodies are proteins made by the immune … and viruses, and cause them to be destroyed. The following conditions cause antibodies to be made. Transfusion …
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… Immunoglobulin On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Immunoglobulin (also called … globulin or immune globulin) is a substance made from human blood plasma. The plasma, processed from donated human … blood will need this shot each time they get pregnant. Related Information Chickenpox (Varicella) Hepatitis A …
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… to Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Related Information What is an inguinal … of the intestine is trapped very tightly in the hernia, the blood supply to that part of the intestine can be cut off … and whole grains in your diet each day. These foods are high in fibre and will make it easier to avoid straining …
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… Procedures Risks of Hysterectomy When to Call Recovery Related Information What is a hysterectomy? A … surgery to take out your uterus. This is the organ in your lower belly where a fetus grows during pregnancy. After a … removed. Maybe you have a tumour on an ovary or are at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer. You may be able to …
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… Tay-Sachs Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is … This affects children ages 2 and older and progresses more slowly than the infantile form. Children don't live beyond … disease, your doctor will do a physical examination and a blood test to check the level of an enzyme called Hex A. A …
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… Viral Hepatitis On this page: Related Information What is viral … are spread when an uninfected person comes in contact with blood, semen, or vaginal fluid (such as menstrual blood) … E, for which a blood test is not widely available.) Related Information Hepatitis A Current as of: …
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… Pregnancy: Varicose Veins On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Varicose veins are enlarged, … the growing uterus puts pressure on the veins that return blood from the legs, it becomes harder for blood to leave … veins Varicose veins are common during pregnancy. To lower your risk, use measures that are safe during …
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… Uses Fenofibrate is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, … triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) … as "fibrates." Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of …
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… sweating, stomach/abdominal pain, extreme tiredness, yellowing eyes/skin, and dark urine. Daily alcohol use, … of: breathing problems (such as asthma, emphysema) diabetes a certain eye problem (glaucoma) heart problems high blood pressure kidney problems liver disease overactive …
