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… If you stop taking this medication early, you have a higher risk of forming a serious blood clot (such as a stroke, blood clot in the legs/lungs). … about the benefits and risks. The risk of bleeding may be higher if you have a deformed spine, or have had spinal …
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… and systems of the body. These include problems with: The blood. There may be changes in the blood cells, anemia, and changes to organs related to … people with lupus produce antibodies that attack certain blood-clotting factors, causing the blood to clot too …
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… sickle cell disease can sometimes have vision problems. Blood cells that change shape, or "sickle," can get trapped in blood vessels, blocking the blood flow. When this blockage occurs in the small blood
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… caused by other medical problems or medicines. It prevents blood from clotting properly. It is rarer than the inherited … stenosis. Use of a cardiac device that helps the heart pump blood, called a ventricular assist device . Rarely, acquired … your body have enough von Willebrand clotting factor in the blood. This von Willebrand factor helps your blood clot. …
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… that always contains your at-work essentials, such as: Your blood sugar meter and supplies. Medicines. Planned snacks … if you don't have access to a refrigerator. Manage your blood sugar. Test your blood sugar every couple of hours. Working night shifts or …
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… straight handles. Tools shaped like these help to take the pressure off of her back and the joints in her hands. Bev … straight handles. Tools shaped like these help to take the pressure off of her back and the joints in her hands. Bev …
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… Infections. Abnormal growth of the nasal bone that puts pressure on a tear duct and closes it off. Closed or … Infections. Abnormal growth of the nasal bone that puts pressure on a tear duct and closes it off. Closed or …
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… Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years Helping Kids Handle Peer Pressure Helping Your Child Build Inner Strength Stress in … Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years Helping Kids Handle Peer Pressure Helping Your Child Build Inner Strength Stress in …
Medical tests
… uncomfortable. Bronchoscopy sample You may be able to feel pressure in your airway as the bronchoscope is moved from … uncomfortable. Bronchoscopy sample You may be able to feel pressure in your airway as the bronchoscope is moved from …
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… a jump. Not bending the knees enough exposes them to more pressure and increases the risk for an ACL injury. When … in the back (hamstrings) and front (quadriceps) of the thighs work together to bend or straighten the leg. Women … in the back (hamstrings) and front (quadriceps) of the thighs work together to bend or straighten the leg. Women …