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Medical tests
… (sodium). When a tumour that makes aldosterone is present, your aldosterone level will be high while a renin level will … time. That's because aldosterone levels are highest in the early morning. How It Is Done A health professional uses a … the site. Results Results are usually available in 2 to 5 days. Normal Each lab has a different range for what's …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … day or as directed by your doctor. It may take from several days to several months to complete treatment. Use this … disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow the infection to continue, resulting in a …
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… Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion or baby oil, can weaken and destroy latex Water or oil-based … as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health status If you have recently changed …
Health topics
… updated August 5, 2013 After giving birth, the area around your vagina needs special care. Find advice on coping with … for about two to six weeks. During the first two to three days, flow is dark red with small clots about the size of a … healed. Menstruation Your period may not start while your baby's only source of food is breastfeeding. If you do not …
Health topics
… used together in the treatment of heart failure. Taking your medicines and following the diet your doctor has recommended for you will make it easier for … breathe and help you feel better and be able to do more of your normal daily activities. A registered dietitian can …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby or cause other problems with the baby such as being …
Health topics
… Pressure injuries usually occur over bony areas, such as your sit bones, hips, lower back, elbows, heels, and … surfaces (friction). Not getting enough nutrition to keep your body working well (malnutrition). Not being able to get … Having a disease that affects how well blood circulates in your body, such as diabetes or peripheral arterial disease. …
Health topics
… artificial surface is used to line the back of the kneecap. Your doctor may use regional anesthesia . This means you … feel sick to your stomach or constipated for a couple of days. This is common. Your nurse may give you stool … feel sick to your stomach or constipated for a couple of days. This is common. Your nurse may give you stool …
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… a medical history, a physical examination, and an X-ray . Your doctor will check: For a deformity or bump. The range … need the sling until the discomfort decreases (a few days to a week). Early physiotherapy to strengthen your shoulder and regain …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant … temporarily stop treatment with this medication at least 5 days before surgery. Ask your doctor or dentist for specific …
