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… No Vomiting after coughing spasm Is your baby coughing up blood? Yes Coughing up blood No Coughing up blood Is your … different than usual symptoms Does your child make a harsh, high-pitched sound when he or she breathes in? This often … a loud cough that sounds like a barking seal. Yes Harsh, high-pitched sound when breathing No Harsh, high-pitched …
Medications
… Desmopressin can rarely cause a low level of sodium in the blood (hyponatremia), which can be serious or even fatal. … promptly. Rarely, desmopressin may affect your blood pressure. It may cause an increase or decrease in your blood … for more details, especially if you have heart problems or high or low blood pressure. Tell your doctor promptly if …
Medications
… heart disease (for example, heart attacks), stroke, serious blood clots (possibly in the lungs and legs), dementia, and … attacks, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure) high blood pressure seizures migraine headaches asthma high blood …
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… change a habit—whether it's quitting smoking, lowering your blood pressure, becoming more active, or doing something else to … to eat a healthier diet so you can lose weight. If you have high blood pressure, your reason may be clear: to lower your …
Medical tests
… (ALT) test measures the amount of this enzyme in the blood. ALT is found mainly in the liver, but also in smaller … for you. Results are usually available within 12 hours. High values High levels of ALT may be caused by: Liver damage from …
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… taken No Temperature taken Is it 38°C (100.4°F) or higher, taken rectally? This would be an axillary temperature of 37.5°C (99.5°F) or higher. Yes Temperature at least 38°C (100.4°F) taken … No Shaking chills or heavy sweating Has there been any blood, yellow or green liquid (bile), or what looks like …
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… been damaged, it may not be able to filter poisons from the bloodstream, especially substances in the blood produced by … and cause problems in your brain called encephalopathy. High ammonia levels are a sign of encephalopathy. What are … is most likely to occur in people who have high blood pressure in the portal vein system ( portal hypertension ). …
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… be an important tool in preventing problems like very low blood sugar. But using an insulin pump takes some getting … their pumps and that allow you to carry your pump on your thigh, your calf, or your arm. Sleeping with your pump … you might trade off between your belly, your hip, and your thigh. Keep the infusion set at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) away …
Medical tests
… Test Overview A sickle cell test is a blood test done to check for sickle cell trait or sickle … cell disease is to look at the blood using a method called high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). This test … This test may be done for newborns and for people at high risk. Detecting sickle cell trait is important for …
Medications
… This medication is used to treat anemia caused by certain blood and bone marrow disorders (such as beta thalassemia, … is given by injection under the skin in the upper arm, thigh, or abdomen by a health care professional, usually once … serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your …
