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… this procedure, the affected leg is propped up to drain blood. Then the sclerosant is injected into the varicose or … and what type of sclerosant is used. Another technique allows your doctor to inject sclerosant with a catheter. This … vein with the help of duplex ultrasound . This process allows sclerotherapy treatment to be used on larger varicose …
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… First the doctor will put a thin, flexible tube into a blood vessel in the upper thigh. The tube is called a … to your regular activities. You will likely have a follow-up appointment several weeks after your procedure. Why … to your regular activities. You will likely have a follow-up appointment several weeks after your procedure. Why …
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… prostate heals, it shrinks, reducing the blockage of urine flow. This treatment is done in a single session. It usually … One study showed that TUMT improved symptoms and urine flow better than the alpha-blocker terazosin when checked 6 … of urine (urge incontinence). Irritation of the urethra and blood in the urine (though not as much as with TURP). Men …
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… locates areas of the heart muscle that have inadequate blood flow compared with areas that have normal flow. Inadequate blood flow may mean that coronary arteries …
Medications
… a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use … before and at least 1 hour after taking asciminib. Swallow the tablets whole. Do not crush, chew, or break the … may decrease your risk. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell …
Medications
… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur with … belongs to a class of drugs known as bisphosphonates. It lowers high blood calcium levels by reducing the amount of … released from your bones into your blood. It also works by slowing the breakdown of your bones by cancer to prevent bone …
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… of the heart chambers. It occurs when germs get into the bloodstream and settle inside the heart, often on a valve . … days of infection. In other cases, they may develop more slowly. The symptoms will get worse as the bacteria or fungi … a heart valve or to prevent complications. You may have follow-up visits for months or years to check the health of …
Medical tests
… gland is found in front of the windpipe (trachea), just below the voice box (larynx). A sample of thyroid tissue can … general anesthesia and be asleep during an open biopsy. Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and … water. Before having a thyroid biopsy, you may need to have blood tests to see whether you have any bleeding problems or …
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… Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … and your family from mosquito bites by doing the following: Wear light-coloured clothing, long sleeve shirts, … traveller (#41g) Japanese encephalitis vaccine (#41h) Yellow fever vaccine (#41i) Typhoid vaccine (#41j) Traveller’s …
Medical tests
… Test Overview A breast cancer (BRCA) gene test is a blood test to check for changes (mutations) in genes called … It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. How It Feels When a blood sample is taken, you may feel nothing at all from the …
