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Medications
… of suicide attempts liver disease kidney disease seizures high blood cholesterol or triglyceride levels heart disease (such … stroke severe loss of body fluids (dehydration) low blood pressure personal or family history of glaucoma …
Medications
… other NSAIDs) growths in the nose (nasal polyps) bleeding/blood clotting problems (such as hemophilia, low platelet … as fast/irregular heartbeat, heart failure, heart attack) high blood pressure kidney disease liver disease certain enzyme …
Health topics
… when a combination of health conditions and activities puts pressure on the median nerve . The median nerve passes through the carpal tunnel in your wrist. This pressure leads to symptoms. Anything that decreases the … within the carpal tunnel to swell. The swelling puts pressure on the median nerve. Some movements can be more …
Medical tests
… types of samples are used for a viral test. They include blood, urine, stool (feces), organ tissue, spinal fluid, and … organ to be transplanted. Test a pregnant woman who has a high risk of passing a serious viral infection on to her … check again for a viral infection. Antibody titers that get higher over 3 weeks from the first sample to the second mean …
Health topics
… planning healthy meals when you have diabetes. Carbs raise blood sugar more than any other nutrient. Carbs are found in … foods and drinks. The more carbs you eat at one time, the higher your blood sugar will rise. Counting carbs can help … together to select food for your child's meals and snacks. High-sugar foods or sweets should be eaten only sometimes …
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… or discs that support the spine; a vertebra fracture; pressure on the spinal nerves from problems such as a … ways to treat your pain. Don't smoke. Smoking decreases blood flow and slows healing. If you need help quitting, … ways to treat your pain. Don't smoke. Smoking decreases blood flow and slows healing. If you need help quitting, …
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… when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our skin, our blood forms a clot (or plug) so that we don't bleed too much. Vitamin K helps our blood to clot. Vitamin K is found in various foods that we … you normally eat. If your INR is unstable (sometimes too high and sometimes too low) use the chart below to add up …
Medications
… specific health needs. Uses Pamidronate is used to treat high blood calcium levels and certain bone problems (bone … medical supplies safely. If you are being treated for a high blood calcium level, you may receive only a single dose …
Medications
… Temsirolimus may cause your cholesterol/triglycerides or blood sugar to increase. You may be required to have your … your doctor or pharmacist if you experience symptoms of high blood sugar, including increased thirst/hunger, … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: diabetes high cholesterol/triglyceride levels liver disease kidney …
Health topics
… In total knee replacement surgery, the ends of the damaged thigh and lower leg (shin) bones and usually the kneecap are … to help with constipation. You may have stockings that put pressure on your legs to prevent blood clots. Your nurse will also give you medicine and …
