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Medical tests
… how much human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is in the blood. The test measures the amount of the genetic material ( RNA ) of HIV in the blood. Viral load is first measured when you are diagnosed … undetectable. This means there is very little virus in your blood. Why It Is Done A viral load test is done to watch for …
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… Thalassemia (say "thal-uh-SEE-mee-uh") is an inherited blood disorder that causes your body to make less hemoglobin or abnormal hemoglobin. Hemoglobin helps red blood cells spread oxygen through your body. Low levels of … moderate anemia (beta thalassemia intermedia), you may need blood transfusions. People with severe anemia (called beta …
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… risk for breast cancer. It is not for women who are at high risk. If you don't already know your breast cancer … the best available evidence (evidence quality: moderate to high ) Breast cancer deaths over 10 years with or without … the best available evidence (evidence quality: moderate to high ) Breast cancer diagnosis Mammograms can find some …
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… changes. These tests include: HPV test. This test looks for high-risk types of HPV (human papillomavirus). Knowing if you have a high-risk type of HPV can help guide your treatment … removes a cone-shaped wedge of abnormal cells that are high in the cervical canal. Loop electrosurgical excision …
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… on the label. It may help to wear hiking boots or other high-top, lace-up shoes for support. But be careful. Don't … on how bad it is. An ankle brace, air stirrup, hiking boot, high-top shoe or boot, or another form of ankle support … with walking. You can try wearing hiking boots or other high-top, lace-up shoes for support. But don't force your …
Medications
… drugs such as tigecycline may rarely cause increased pressure around the brain (intracranial hypertension-IH). … that doesn't stop abdominal or stomach pain/cramping blood/mucus in your stool If you have these symptoms, do not … medical tests (such as liver function, fibrinogen levels, blood counts, cultures) may be done while you are using this …
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… (peripheral edema) heart problems (such as heart failure) blood pressure problems (such as dizziness when standing) kidney … (peripheral edema) heart problems (such as heart failure) blood pressure problems (such as dizziness when standing) …
Medications
… Minocycline may rarely cause increased pressure around the brain (intracranial hypertension-IH). … that doesn't stop abdominal or stomach pain/cramping blood/mucus in your stool If you have these symptoms, do not … a longer time, lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood count, kidney/liver function) may be done while you …
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… of the injury. You have signs of damage to the nerves or blood vessels. These include: Numbness, tingling, or a … around your forearm just below your elbow. It may spread pressure throughout the arm instead of putting it all on the … of the injury. You have signs of damage to the nerves or blood vessels. These include: Numbness, tingling, or a …
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… side. The right side of your heart receives oxygen-poor blood from your veins and pumps it to your lungs, where it … dioxide. The left side of your heart receives oxygen-rich blood from your lungs and pumps it through your arteries to … your body. Your heart has four separate chambers that pump blood, two on the right side and two on the left. How the …
