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… or a cyst . If the cause of non-cyclic pain can be found, treating the cause may relieve the pain. Breast pain can get … cyclic breast pain as well as other premenstrual symptoms. Eating a very low-fat diet. Decreasing the amount of … or a cyst . If the cause of non-cyclic pain can be found, treating the cause may relieve the pain. Breast pain can get …
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… the amount of oxygen that flows into your lungs and bloodstream. If your COPD is very bad and your blood oxygen … prescribed to raise the saturations to between 90% to 92%. Higher flow rates usually don't help. They can even be … prescribed to raise the saturations to between 90% to 92%. Higher flow rates usually don't help. They can even be …
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… doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: high calcium/vitamin D levels … the foam. Do not puncture the foam can or expose to high heat or open flame. Keep all medications away from … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: high calcium/vitamin D levels …
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… Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. … day for children not in diapers Being extra thirsty Heavy sweating followed by no sweating at all, the skin is hot, dry and flushed Seeming more …
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… prescription and non-prescription medicines may reduce your blood's ability to clot and cause bruising or bleeding under the skin. A few examples are: Medicines (called blood thinners) that prevent blood clots. Also, taking a non-prescription medicine with a …
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… lymphoma (CTCL), a type of cancer that affects the skin and blood and sometimes the lymph nodes and other organs. CTCL is caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal white blood cells in the skin. This drug is used in a procedure called photopheresis. Some of your blood is removed from your body through a vein and goes into …
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… valve stenosis, the valve between your heart and the large blood vessel that carries blood to the body (aorta) is narrow. That forces the heart to pump harder to get enough blood through the valve. The procedure to widen the valve is …
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… Risks Results Test Overview A rubella blood test detects antibodies that are made by the immune … help kill the rubella virus. These antibodies remain in the bloodstream for years. The presence of certain antibodies … methods can be used to detect rubella antibodies in the blood. The most commonly used method is the enzyme-linked …
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… the heat from a laser to seal or destroy abnormal, leaking blood vessels in the retina . One of two approaches may be used when treating diabetic retinopathy: Focal photocoagulation. Focal … in the retina . One of two approaches may be used when treating diabetic retinopathy: Focal photocoagulation. Focal …
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… of suicide) Although unlikely, when ketoconazole is used at high doses, it may cause an adrenal gland problem (adrenal … that you are using this medication. Your doctor may order a blood test to monitor your adrenal gland function while you … pills") or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about …