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… to help with constipation. You may have stockings that put pressure on your legs to prevent blood clots. Your nurse may also give you medicines and … after surgery, you'll probably take medicine to prevent blood clots. For several months, you may need the help of a …
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… Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have a blood or saliva test for HIV. Do not have the test. If you … recommend having a screening test for HIV if you have a high risk of infection. footnote 1 HIV tests are also … Canada (PHAC) recommends screening for HIV if you engage in high-risk behaviour. footnote 1 High-risk behaviour means …
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… your doctor may have a surgeon take a sample of a blood vessel on your temple and test it for inflammation . … or not you will proceed with treatment. If you are taking high-dose corticosteroids, the biopsy result may not be … Biopsies done more than about a week after the start of high-dose corticosteroids may be falsely normal ( …
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… that has spread to the bones. It is also used to treat high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur with … given by injection under your skin in the upper arm, upper thigh, or abdomen by a healthcare professional as directed by …
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… for children under 6 months old and for children at high risk for complications. But ear infections often get … than a week. In severe cases, too much fluid can increase pressure on the eardrum until it ruptures and the fluid … child's eardrum has burst, or fluid that looks like pus or blood is draining from the ear. Your child has an object …
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… suppositories help to relieve rectal pain, itching, bloody diarrhea, and bleeding by reducing swelling … (such as congestive heart failure, recent heart attack) high blood pressure liver disease kidney disease thyroid problems …
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… if you have ever had hepatitis B. Your doctor should do a blood test for hepatitis B before starting treatment. Tell … you should take your regular medications (such as drugs for high blood pressure) before your treatment. Side Effects See also …
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… should not use ribavirin because it can lower your red blood cell level (anemia). This may worsen your condition … liver problems (such as autoimmune hepatitis) heart disease high blood pressure breathing problems pancreas problems (such as …
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… Overview If you are at risk for low blood sugar levels because of diabetes or some other health … in Children: Treating Low Blood Sugar Diabetes-Related High and Low Blood Sugar Levels Hypoglycemia (Low Blood … in Children: Treating Low Blood Sugar Diabetes-Related High and Low Blood Sugar Levels Hypoglycemia (Low Blood …
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… effects. Using this medication for prolonged periods or in high doses may cause serious side effects, including serious eye problems (such as cataracts and high pressure inside the eyes). Tell your doctor right away …
