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Medical tests
… Information Test Overview The hepatitis A virus test is a blood test that shows if you have a hepatitis A infection … made by the body to fight the virus. They will be in your blood if you have a hepatitis A infection now or have had … to 12 weeks after you are first infected. They stay in your blood and protect you from hepatitis A permanently. Why It …
Health topics
… it will be a huge help to your family. Decide about banking blood. If you are going to have surgery and expect to need a … the doctor visits you. If you're going in for surgery, follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and … the doctor visits you. If you're going in for surgery, follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and …
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… area, dark urine, pale stools, joint pain and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many people who get hepatitis … B virus spread? HBV is spread through contact with the blood and other body fluids of someone with HBV infection. … amounts of virus. Transmission can occur through the following: Sharing items that may have blood on them such as a …
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… Overview A ventricular assist device (VAD) helps pump blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It's used … the transplant. VADs used for long-term therapy may help lower the risk of death compared to medical treatment alone. … who will help you. They will see you regularly at follow-up visits. They will teach you how to care for your VAD …
Medical tests
… your mouth to your stomach. The doctor will ask you to swallow as the tube goes down. The transducer is at the tip of … Monitor heart function during surgery. Look for masses or blood clots in the upper left chamber (left atrium) of the … the heart. Measure the blood pressure and speed of blood flow through the heart valves. Identify abnormal blood flow …
Medications
… be used for a certain type of stomach condition involving slowed digestion (gastroparesis). How To Use Take this … If nausea occurs, you may take it with food or milk. Swallow the medication whole. Do not crush, chew, or break it. … that doesn't stop abdominal or stomach pain/cramping blood/mucus in your stool If you have these symptoms, do not …
Medications
… doctor or pharmacist promptly. To relieve dry mouth, suck (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, … reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Remember … as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) blood/immune system disorders (such as bone marrow …
Medications
… to the class of antibiotics known as tetracyclines. At this low dosage, this medication does not treat bacterial … food or milk (or anything high in calcium - more details below ), so ask your doctor or pharmacist if you may take it … that doesn't stop abdominal or stomach pain/cramping blood/mucus in your stool If you have these symptoms, do not …
Medications
… after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a … drooping eyelids, blurred vision) difficulty speaking/swallowing muscle weakness signs of liver problems (such as … that doesn't stop abdominal or stomach pain/cramping blood/mucus in your stool If you have these symptoms, do not …
Medications
… and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3). Alendronate works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce … taking this medication and each time you get a refill. Follow the instructions very closely to make sure your body … Lab and/or medical tests (X-rays, height measurement, blood mineral levels) should be done while you are taking …
