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… and how soon to do it. If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you to stop taking it … keep taking it. (These medicines include aspirin and other blood thinners.) Make sure that you understand exactly what … bloated. It may also change the level of sodium in your blood. If air is used, you have a small risk for an air …
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… to diet and exercise. These areas are often on the outer thighs and hips on women and the waist and back on men. The … near the surface of your body, such as on your hips or thighs. So people who have liposuction need to be careful not … your risks go up. Possible complications include: Excessive blood and fluid loss, leading to shock. But this is …
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… During a heart transplant, a mechanical pump circulates blood through the body while the surgeon removes the … rate will not increase like it used to. And you will have a higher resting heart rate. This is because some of the … rate will not increase like it used to. And you will have a higher resting heart rate. This is because some of the …
Medical tests
… Test Overview The quad screening is a blood test that may be done at 15 to 22 weeks of pregnancy. … the arm. Results A "positive" result means that there is a higher-than-average chance your baby has a birth defect. If … out of 100), you have a positive result and your baby has a higher chance of a birth defect. If your result is 1 out of …
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… are located near the outer edge of the meniscus have a good blood supply and heal better. Those near the centre don't … But they may include: Infection. Damage to nerves or blood vessels around the knee. Blood clots in the leg. Risks from anesthesia. …
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… in sexual function. Infection. Rare problems, such as: Blood clots in the legs or the lungs. Scar tissue (also … other organs, such as the bladder or bowel. A collection of blood at the surgical site. Problems from general anesthesia . Severe blood loss that causes you to need more blood (transfusion). …
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Medications
… life-threatening side effect may lead to a low number of blood cells such as red cells, white cells, and platelets. … problems. Your doctor will check the results of your blood tests and adjust your treatment to reduce your risk … as easy bruising/bleeding, nose bleeds, bleeding gums, bloody/black/tarry stools, vomit that looks like coffee …
Medications
… your medical history, especially of: alcohol use certain blood conditions (porphyria) diabetes liver disease … using marijuana (cannabis). Alcohol may also affect your blood levels of this drug. Tell your doctor you are using … by mouth. If you have diabetes, this drug may increase your blood sugar levels. Check your blood (or urine) glucose …
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… bleeding started after you began using a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Yes Medicine may be causing … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the … bleeding started after you began using a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Yes Medicine may be causing …
