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Medical tests
… the chemicals it produces, such as cotinine—in your blood or urine. It's usually done by testing a sample of your blood or urine. The test is used to see if you smoke or use … take more than 2 weeks for the levels of cotinine in your blood and urine to drop. Quitting …
Medications
… Tell your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms: fever, trouble breathing, unusual … side effects. Your doctor will also monitor your white blood cell count. This medication can cause severe birth … relievers are right for you. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … one infection after another because something blocks the flow of mucus from the sinuses or because of another health … of your sinuses. This test will be done after you have followed what's called "maximum medical treatment" for 4 to 6 …
Medications
… If additional medication is recommended, carefully follow your doctor's directions for use. Ask your doctor how … including: abdominal pain that is severe or doesn't go away bloody diarrhea rectal bleeding mental/mood changes (such as … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: diabetes heart problems (such as irregular heartbeat, …
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… muscle mass, grip strength and balance, mobility problems, slower reflexes, muscle weakness, poor balance and poor … about falls risk assessment and management. How can someone lower their risk of falling? There are four main ways that … items you use often within easy reach Keep heavy items in lower cupboards 4. Have your doctor or pharmacist review …
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… Reach and stay at a healthy weight. Build lean muscle. Lower their risk for serious health problems. Keep bones, … Kids Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight Obesity Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Safe Exercise Citations … Kids Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight Obesity Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Safe Exercise Citations …
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… You will also likely have medicines to prevent infection, blood clots, and nausea. If you had regional anesthesia, expect to have little or no feeling below your waist for a while. Coming out of surgery, you may … sleeves on your legs. These squeeze and release your lower legs to help keep the blood moving. Your recovery On …
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… is best for you. The aortic valve opens and closes to keep blood flowing in the proper direction through your heart. When the … tight and narrow (aortic valve stenosis), blood does not flow through the heart the right way. You will be asleep …
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… When your heart muscle is stiff, it can't stretch to allow enough blood to enter its lower chambers, the ventricles . So blood that would …
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… arms and legs. Normally, lymph nodes filter fluid as it flows through them. If the lymph system isn't working as it … have radiation therapy as part of cancer treatment. The following tips may help you avoid lymphedema or keep it under … had lymph nodes removed from under your arm: Don't have blood drawn from the arm on the side of the lymph node …
