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Medications
… your back, this medication causes a significant increase in blood pressure. Your blood pressure will be monitored carefully … tell your doctor your entire medical history, including: high blood pressure pheochromocytoma overactive thyroid …
Medications
… and your specific health needs. Uses Lanthanum is used to lower high blood phosphate levels in people who are on dialysis due to …
Health topics
… of the large intestine, or colon . It usually affects the lower section and the rectum. But it can affect the entire … risk of cancer of the colon and rectum. This risk is higher than average if you have had ulcerative colitis for 8 … it makes sense to not eat those foods. But be sure to eat a healthy, varied diet to keep your weight up and to stay …
Medications
… may cause very serious side effects, including death. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you take the … especially if you have used it for a long time or in high doses. To prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower … you have any serious side effects, including: decreased sweating dry/hot/flushed skin fast/irregular heartbeat loss of …
Medical tests
… Test Overview A chemistry screen is a blood test that measures the levels of several substances in … plan or lifestyle. To look for problems, such as a low or high blood glucose level that may be causing a specific … medicines with water the morning of the test. Do not eat high-fat foods the night before the test. Do not drink …
Health topics
… for weight loss. They all require limiting food (or not eating at all) on certain days of the week or during certain … of the day. Experts don't agree on whether fasting is a healthy way to lose weight and keep it off over time. What … 5-to-2 (5:2) fasting. Is fasting safe? For people who are healthy, some fasting is probably safe. But for people with …
Medical tests
… the amount of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in a blood sample. FSH is produced by the pituitary gland . In … of FSH varies throughout a woman's menstrual cycle and is highest just before she releases an egg (ovulates). In men, … with you in relation to your symptoms and past health. High values High FSH values in a woman may mean: A genetic …
Health topics
… these can be prevented. Before and during pregnancy Staying healthy before and during pregnancy can help lower the risk that a brain injury will occur in a … such as the mouth and tongue. This can cause problems with eating and speaking. Seizures or intellectual disability. …
Medications
… of a certain natural substance called growth hormone. Treating acromegaly helps reduce the risk of serious problems … cortisol. Having too much cortisol in the body may lead to high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and other problems. …
Health topics
… or leg can help ease the drainage of lymph fluid. Don't put pressure on your armpit or groin area. Don't hold a limb up … had lymph nodes removed from under your arm: Don't have blood drawn from the arm on the side of the lymph node … size of pantyhose and tights. Avoid tight garters or knee-high or thigh-high stockings. Do gentle exercise. Using …
