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… your chance of having a baby with a genetic condition is higher than average. You want to know if your baby has a … the doctor may listen to your baby's heart and check your blood pressure, pulse, and breathing. Through the cervix …
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… of the heart chambers. It occurs when germs get into the bloodstream and settle inside the heart, often on a valve . … cases, it is caused by fungi. This infection can damage your heart. It needs to be treated right away. If it isn't … of your heart. What increases your risk? Your risk is higher if you have a problem that affects blood flow through …
Medications
… may decrease your risk. 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 …
Medical tests
… Test Overview A thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test is used to check for thyroid gland problems. TSH … (T3) and thyroxine (T4). T3 and T4 help control your body's metabolism . Triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine … Results are usually available in 2 to 3 days. A slightly high TSH value may not require treatment. The doctor will …
Medications
… specific health needs. Uses Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or … (such as pain in the back/side/abdomen, nausea/vomiting, blood in the urine) yellowing eyes or skin dark urine …
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… or is not breathing enough, the oxygen levels in the blood decrease. This can lead to brain injury, cardiac … has been more than 900 per year. The overdoses are due to a highly toxic and unpredictable illicit drug supply. Overdose … people may have an allergy to naloxone. What is B.C.’s Take Home Naloxone program? In August 2012, B.C.’s Take Home …
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… more reliable than others. The better the evidence is—the higher its quality—the more we can trust it. The information … of medicine prescribed. You visit your doctor regularly for blood tests and to check your progress. In people with … such as stomach ulcers, problems sleeping, and high blood pressure. Personal stories about treatment for multiple …
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… disease, too much of this fluid builds up. This creates pressure in the parts of your inner ear that control … who will get Ménière's disease. But your risk may be higher than normal if you have: Another family member who … your doctor will do a physical examination that includes checking your ears, eyes, and nervous system. The doctor …
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… first few days after your transplant, you'll likely have a high dose. Then the dosage is slowly reduced to the lowest … need to take these medicines. Side effects include high blood pressure, too much potassium in the blood, and kidney …
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… You probably got it from doing activities where you twist your arm over and over. This can stress the tendon, causing … of the injury. You have signs of damage to the nerves or blood vessels. These include: Numbness, tingling, or a … around your forearm just below your elbow. It may spread pressure throughout the arm instead of putting it all on the …
