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… destroy or shrink fibroids. Fibroids are growths on or in your uterus. Sometimes they're called fibroid tumours, but … First the doctor will put a thin, flexible tube into a blood vessel in the upper thigh. The tube is called a catheter. Then the doctor sends a …
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… You also will follow instructions on how to clean out your colon. This will help your doctor to be able to see … make your appointment. If you take aspirin or some other blood thinner, your doctor will tell you if and when you … your blood sugar before and after the test. Arrange to stay home on the day of the test. When you clean out your colon …
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… carbohydrate. It helps you know how much these foods raise blood sugar. Carbohydrate raises blood sugar more than other … than others. Low-glycemic foods make blood sugar rise less. High-glycemic foods make blood sugar rise more. How does it … and manage blood sugar. If you have diabetes, talk with your doctor, a dietitian, or a certified diabetes educator …
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… children may: Squat. Squirm, cross their legs, hold their thighs together, or use their hands to hold back the urine. … and have higher self-esteem. When to call a doctor Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate … rib cage and above the waist on either side of the back. Blood in your child's urine. A fever. Watch closely for …
Medications
… fast/irregular heartbeat signs of a tear/break in the main blood vessel called the aorta (such as sudden/severe pain in … aorta or other blood vessels, hardening of the arteries) high blood pressure certain genetic conditions (Marfan syndrome, …
Medications
… fast/irregular heartbeat signs of a tear/break in the main blood vessel called the aorta (such as sudden/severe pain in … aorta or other blood vessels, hardening of the arteries) high blood pressure certain genetic conditions (Marfan syndrome, …
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… surgery because months or years after cataract surgery, your vision may get fuzzy again. This happens when a … for 1 to 2 hours. This is so the doctor can check for pressure in your eye (intraocular pressure, or IOP). It will take a few days to see as clearly …
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… A lipid panel is a blood test that measures lipids —fats and fatty substances used as a source of energy by your body. Lipids include cholesterol , triglycerides , high-density lipoprotein (HDL) , and low-density lipoprotein …
Medical tests
… is most often used to find a pulmonary embolism . This is a blood clot that prevents normal blood flow in the lung. Two … scan. A radioactive tracer is injected into a vein in your arm. It travels through your blood and into the lungs. … that you have a blood clot. More tests may be needed. High probability. The results show a high likelihood of a …
Medications
… liver function, kidney function, uric acid/sodium/potassium blood levels) must be done before you start taking this … dizzy, especially if you are also taking medication(s) for high blood pressure. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more …
