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… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview A thyroid scan uses a … measure how much tracer the thyroid gland absorbs from the blood. The tracer can be swallowed or can be injected into a vein. It travels through …
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… Jerry's Story: Take Prediabetes Seriously On this page: Jerry's Story Jerry's Story … and inactive makes it harder for the body to keep blood sugar levels normal. And he finally understood why … for another blood test, Jerry's blood sugar had dropped below the prediabetes range. He still needs to get tested on a …
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… at every restaurant, even at fast-food places. By following some simple guidelines, you can enjoy eating out and … dressings. Order hamburgers and sandwiches without the high-fat extras, such as cheese and bacon. Choose leaner … - Internal Medicine Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Colleen O'Connor PhD, RD - Registered …
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… Examinations and Tests On this page: Overview Related Information Overview At each prenatal visit during … your first trimester, you'll be weighed and have your blood pressure checked. Your urine may also be checked for bacteria, protein, or sugar. As early as weeks 10 to 12, you may be able to hear …
Medications
… your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your … get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness. If you have diabetes, this drug may make it harder to control your blood … drugs (such as belladonna alkaloids) certain drugs for high blood pressure (drugs that work in the brain such as …
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… Lymphedema On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is lymphedema? … arms and legs. Normally, lymph nodes filter fluid as it flows through them. If the lymph system isn't working as it … size of pantyhose and tights. Avoid tight garters or knee-high or thigh-high stockings. Do gentle exercise. Using …
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… Pulmonary Hypertension On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is pulmonary hypertension? Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the arteries of your lungs. This may … inside the arteries. When this happens, blood does not flow as well as it should. Pressure builds up in the …
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… Asthma During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Asthma is a fairly common … asthma is not controlled, risks to your health include: High blood pressure during the pregnancy. Pre-eclampsia . … liver, and brain. Risks to the fetus include: Abnormally slow growth of the fetus. Birth before the 37th week of …
Medications
… of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. Trametinib works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use … pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious … may make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms …
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… and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Related Information What is preterm labour? … aren't fully grown yet. The earlier a baby is born, the higher the risk of problems. What causes it? Preterm labour … heart problems, severe pre-eclampsia, or poorly controlled diabetes or high blood pressure). Learn more Preterm …