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Medications
… at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining … medical history, especially of: heart problems (such as high blood pressure) glaucoma diabetes eye infection/injury …
Medications
… (such as confusion) This medication may increase the pressure inside the eyes of people with a certain type of … gut, blockage, megacolon, infection, ulcerative colitis) high blood pressure overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) …
Medical tests
… women, pelvic ultrasound may be done to: Find the cause of blood in the urine (hematuria). An ultrasound of the kidneys … to take pictures from different angles. You may feel some pressure. Water may be put into your rectum to clean the end … stripe (also called endometrial hyperplasia ) may mean a higher chance of endometrial cancer . Problems from pelvic …
Health topics
… may include chocolate, mint, alcohol, pepper, spicy foods, high-fat foods, or drinks with caffeine in them, such as … of a heart attack. These may include: Chest pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest. Sweating. … try to drive yourself. Call your doctor now if you: Vomit blood. Have bloody, black, or maroon-coloured stools. Call …
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… The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children … years of age whose families have emigrated from areas with high rates of hepatitis B. Household contacts of … Those who have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products. Those who are HIV positive. Inmates …
Health topics
… condition I have, such as instructions about monitoring my blood sugar if I have diabetes? Yes ___ No ___ Are there any … you have been keeping since your last visit, such as a blood sugar record if you have diabetes. Current as … condition I have, such as instructions about monitoring my blood sugar if I have diabetes? Yes ___ No ___ Are there any …
Health topics
… during pregnancy, because: The enlarged uterus places extra pressure on the large vein (inferior vena cava) that drains … To prevent or ease constipation and hemorrhoids: Eat a high-fibre diet (lots of whole fruits, vegetables, and whole … To prevent or ease constipation and hemorrhoids: Eat a high-fibre diet (lots of whole fruits, vegetables, and whole …
Health topics
… 5-year-old son, Shellie was at an unhealthy weight. And her blood pressure and cholesterol numbers were starting to creep up. … any of my walks, I get a little cranky." Today Shellie's blood pressure and cholesterol numbers are back down to …
Medical tests
… Test Overview A tissue type test is a blood test that identifies substances called antigens on the … a close relative of the person. Find people who may have a high chance of certain autoimmune diseases. How To Prepare … medical history—such as a history of cancer, infections, high-risk behaviours, use of drugs, exposure to toxins, and …
Health topics
… cramping Change in bowel habits Nausea or vomiting Bloating Blood in stool or in vomit Foodborne illness Diarrhea Nausea … infection , or bladder infection Burning when urinating Blood in the urine Flank pain or lower pelvic pain Need to … disease Sudden abdominal pain or back pain Drop in blood pressure Signs of shock Hernias, such as hiatal , inguinal , …
