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… pain. Headache. Stupor, restlessness, or shock. Severe high blood pressure. What should you do if you think you've been bitten …
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… Risks Results Test Overview A ferritin blood test checks the amount of ferritin in the blood. … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values Very high ferritin levels can mean a large buildup of iron in the …
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… unusual lumps, night sweats. Cyclosporine can also cause high blood pressure and kidney problems. The risk of both problems …
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… Information Test Overview A parathyroid hormone (PTH) blood test measures the level of parathyroid hormone in the … more calcium and phosphorus. If the calcium level is too high, the parathyroid glands release less PTH, and the whole process is reversed. PTH levels that are too high or too low can cause problems with the kidneys and …
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… changes the levels of the hormone cortisol in the blood. This test checks for a condition in which large … a dose of dexamethasone, cortisol levels often stay very high in people who have Cushing's syndrome. Sometimes other conditions can keep cortisol levels high during this test. Examples include alcohol use disorder …
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… Overview A folate test measures the amount of folate in the blood. Folate is one of many B vitamins. The body needs … B12 deficiency is working. See if the folate level is high enough to prevent certain birth defects. How To Prepare … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values High levels of folate in the blood may mean that …
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… (ALP) test measures the amount of the enzyme ALP in the blood. ALP is made mostly in the liver and in bone with some … D deficiency, or damaged liver cells. If the ALP level is high, more tests may be done to find the cause. The amounts … the blood may be measured and used to determine whether a high level is from the liver or bones. This is called an …
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… Uses This medication is used to treat people with a certain blood disorder known as chronic immune thrombocytopenia-ITP. … or pharmacist promptly. This medication may cause or worsen high blood pressure. Your blood pressure should be checked regularly. …
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… heart disease (such as heart attacks), stroke, serious blood clots (pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis), … be prescribed for bone loss (osteoporosis) in people at high risk who cannot take other drugs that are safe and … migraine headaches heart disease (such as high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, heart attack) …