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Medications
… Also, melphalan may cause a severe decrease in your blood cells, which lowers your ability to fight infections and increases the … medication to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Eating several small meals, not eating before treatment, or …
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… disease caused by infection with a virus. People get it by eating food or drinking water contaminated with feces. You … sharing. In rare instances, it can be spread by infected blood products. Hepatitis B can cause permanent liver … visitors staying one month or longer in areas with a high risk of rabies. Examples include parts of Latin …
Medical tests
… called an echo) is a type of ultrasound test that uses high-pitched sound waves that are sent through a device … and stress echocardiograms. A Doppler echo shows blood flow through the heart and blood vessels. It can be … left ventricle with each heartbeat (ejection fraction) is lower than normal. There is fluid around the heart …
Health topics
… Genes determine what you inherit from your parents, from blood type and hair colour to certain diseases. Changes in … Sickle Cell Disease: Preventing Problems and Staying Healthy Sickle Cell Disease: Splenic Sequestration Sickle … Sickle Cell Disease: Preventing Problems and Staying Healthy Sickle Cell Disease: Splenic Sequestration Sickle …
Medical tests
… How To Prepare If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you to stop taking it … , follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and drinking, or your surgery may be cancelled. If … breast tissue to take a sample. The needle is then removed. Pressure is put on the needle site to stop any bleeding. A …
Medications
… This medication may rarely cause very serious problems from blood clots (such as heart attack, stroke, blood clots in … heart disease (such as past heart attacks, heart failure) high blood pressure seizures migraine headaches asthma depression …
Medications
… Warning This medication may cause serious (rarely fatal) blood disorders (bone marrow suppression leading to anemia, … be needed to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Not eating before your treatment may help relieve vomiting. … inability to move (paralysis) seizures This medication can lower the body's ability to fight an infection. Notify your …
Health topics
… or violent (hitting someone, throwing or kicking something) Eating too much or too little or drinking a lot of coffee … to struggle with stress Getting enough sleep Eating healthy foods Not all positive coping responses will work … to struggle with stress Getting enough sleep Eating healthy foods Not all positive coping responses will work …
Health topics
… diet, talk with a registered dietitian. Healthy Eating Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … diet, talk with a registered dietitian. Healthy Eating Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
Medications
… gout lupus If you have diabetes, furosemide may affect your blood sugar. Check your blood sugar regularly as directed … doctor. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. Your … Some products have ingredients that could raise your blood pressure or worsen your swelling. Tell your pharmacist what …
