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Medical tests
… CT scans may also be used. A prostate biopsy may be done: When a blood test shows a high level of prostate-specific … cancer for someone on active surveillance. Why It Is Done You may need a prostate biopsy if your doctor found … will discuss this with you. Medical Tests: Questions to Ask the Doctor Current as of: …
Medications
… in the blood, which can result from conditions such as heart failure and certain hormone imbalances. Tolvaptan … have water ready to drink while taking tolvaptan. Drink when you are thirsty unless otherwise directed by your … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as levels of sodium/potassium in the blood) …
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… Clotting factor concentrate can be given in a hospital. You can also give it to yourself or to your child at home. … the benefits and risks of giving yourself injections only when you need them, in response to a bleed or before an activity that …
Medications
… addiction. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication, or if you take the wrong … urinating easy bruising/bleeding fast/slow/irregular heartbeat Get medical help right away if you have any very … others. This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as amylase/lipase levels, urine drug screening …
Medications
… your medical history, especially of: liver disease diabetes heart disease This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. … and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor right away if you get … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as PSA levels, liver function, blood sugar, …
Medications
… changes unusual weakness muscle cramps fast/irregular heartbeat unusual tiredness swelling ankles/feet This … During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with … seizures, easy bleeding/bruising. Notes Lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood count, kidney/liver function, …
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… Heartburn During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … that push food down the esophagus also move more slowly when you are pregnant. And as the uterus grows, it presses on the …
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… incentive spirometer is a hand-held device that exercises your lungs and measures how much air you can breathe in. It … get out of bed. How do you use an incentive spirometer? When you use an incentive spirometer, you'll breathe in air … how much air you breathed in. You may feel light-headed when you breathe in deeply for this exercise. If you feel …
Medications
… directed by your doctor, usually once a day in the morning when you first start treatment. Your doctor may gradually … severe tiredness severe confusion sweating fast/irregular heartbeat dark urine signs of kidney problems (such as … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests may be done while you are taking this medication. Keep …
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… latch and get enough milk. Nipple shields may also be used when a mother has flat nipples or nipples that point in (inverted) instead of out. How do you know if you are using nipple shields the right way? It's … shields look simple, but there are some tricks to using them. You can get help from a lactation consultant or …
