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Medical tests
… Test Overview A lactic acid test is a blood test that measures the level of lactic acid made in … for energy and makes lactic acid. Lactic acid levels get higher when strenuous exercise or other conditions—such as … exercise for several hours before the test. Do not clench your fist while having your blood drawn for a lactic acid …
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… urges even when you have only a little bit of urine in your bladder. You may not be able to hold your urine until … A rectal examination if you are a man. A urine test. A blood test. You may have more tests if your doctor thinks … as mirabegron. Side effects may include increased blood pressure, inflammation of the nose and pharynx, and urinary …
Medications
… or pharmacist promptly. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. An empty tablet shell may appear in your stool. This …
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… Constipation. Eat bran and other whole grain cereals and high-fibre fruits and vegetables, such as apples, prunes, … make another medicine stronger or weaker. For instance, a blood thinner makes bleeding more likely. If you also take … a medicine you use for a cold could make high blood pressure worse. A medicine or interaction can make some …
Medications
… have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious …
Medications
… increased thirst/urination This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Rarely, this medication may cause sudden, severe …
Medications
… increased thirst/urination This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Rarely, this medication may cause sudden severe …
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… Warfarin is a pill that you take regularly to help prevent blood clots or to keep a clot from getting bigger. To make sure that warfarin is effectively thinning your blood, it's important to eat about the same amount of … of vitamin K The following are lists of some foods that are high, moderate, and low in vitamin K. footnote 1 Examples of …
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… Overview How can you stay healthy on your trip? The best way to stay healthy on your trip is to … medicine with you. Avoid stays in polluted cities or at high altitudes if you have asthma, chronic obstructive … taking a few walks while on a long flight to increase the blood circulation in your legs. (Taking walks is good advice …
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… Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your … when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our skin, our blood forms a clot (or plug) so that we don't bleed too … you normally eat. If your INR is unstable (sometimes too high and sometimes too low) use the chart below to add up …
