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Medical tests
… Information Test Overview A parathyroid hormone (PTH) blood test measures the level of parathyroid hormone in the … more calcium and phosphorus. If the calcium level is too high, the parathyroid glands release less PTH, and the whole process is reversed. PTH levels that are too high or too low can cause problems with the kidneys and …
Health topics
… functional skills in small motor skill areas, such as eating or handling objects. Also, fine motor skills are … usually is provided by school districts and often begins in high school. Teens and young adults are evaluated and … their full potential. For more information, see the topics: Healthy Eating for Children . Occupational Therapy . …
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… On this page: Overview Overview High blood sugar from diabetes can affect the body's immune … areas of infection may receive a poor blood supply, further lowering the body's ability to fight infections and heal …
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… of the medicine? What will the medicine do (for example, lower blood pressure)? How will I know that this medicine is … other medicines while taking it? How long before or after eating do I take it? Does it matter? Is it okay to drink …
Medications
… as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. Other Uses This section contains uses of … contact your doctor to see if you need to be restarted at a lower dose. It may take up to 4 weeks before your symptoms …
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… can find out the amount of lead in your blood. Avoid fish high in mercury. Limit high-mercury fish to no more than … oz) a week. footnote 1 Health Canada has no restrictions on eating fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury. These include salmon, rainbow trout, …
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… from time to time, the pattern usually leans toward a healthy or unhealthy view of self. With healthy self-esteem, a person is more likely to succeed in …
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… an infection of the lungs. It rarely causes death in young, healthy people. But it can often be life-threatening in … It affects infants and is the leading cause of serious lower respiratory illness. Sinusitis. This means the mucous … in the windpipe. It causes hoarseness, a barking cough, a high-pitched sound when breathing in, and trouble breathing. …
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… you're telling your brain to produce chemicals that can: Lower your blood pressure. Reduce your risk for heart disease. Make your …
Medications
… medication to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Eating several small meals, not eating before treatment, or … bruising/bleeding This medication may increase the risk of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Symptoms of high blood … or irritation at the injection site. This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you …
