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Medications
… may increase your risk of getting rare but very serious blood clots. It must not be used by women with a history of … raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the pill, …
Medications
… Uses This product contains 2 medications used to reduce high pressure in the eye caused by glaucoma (open angle-type) or … light (photophobia) slow/irregular heartbeat signs of low blood pressure (such as dizziness/fainting) mental/mood …
Health topics
… Hyperkalemia (say "hy-per-kay-LEE-mee-uh") is a high level of potassium in the blood. Potassium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. It … be medicines, such as beta-blockers, that treat high blood pressure or heart problems. It can also be caused by damage …
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… level of health risk is provided on a scale of 1 to 10 or higher. The health risk is also labeled “low”, “moderate”, “high” or “very high”. The AQHI also provides advice on how to minimize …
Medical tests
… Test Overview Cystometry is a test that measures the pressure inside of the bladder to see how well the bladder … a bladder infection can spread to a kidney and into the blood, leading to a life-threatening infection. If an … a bladder infection can spread to a kidney and into the blood, leading to a life-threatening infection. If an …
Medications
… discard medical supplies safely. To prevent a very serious high blood pressure reaction, it is very important that you follow a …
Medications
… this medication every 8 hours. To prevent a very serious high blood pressure reaction, it is very important that you follow a …
Health topics
… a complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) , or deep vein blood clot. After a while, this blood clot (usually in your … can damage the vein. Damage to the vein can lead to more pressure in the veins. The increased pressure can cause … compression device. These devices inflate and deflate knee-high boots. These stockings and devices may help with pain …
Health topics
… PCOS seems to run in families. Your chance of having it is higher if others in your family have PCOS or have diabetes. … examination. You'll have some lab tests to check your blood sugar, insulin, and other hormone levels. You may also … Gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Increased blood pressure during pregnancy or delivery, having a larger than …
Health topics
… uterus. A pregnancy of twins or more is considered to be high-risk. Problems are more common in multiple pregnancies … same sex, either all boys or all girls. All have the same blood type. Probably will have the same body type and the … one baby raises the risk of problems such as: High blood pressure and pre-eclampsia . Gestational diabetes . Preterm …
