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… A liver (hepatic) function panel is a blood test to check how well the liver is working. This test … total protein , albumin , bilirubin , and liver enzymes . High or low levels may mean that liver damage or disease is … energy for the body and breaking down toxic substances. Your doctor may order a liver function panel if you have …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … of a serious reaction to L-asparaginase (such as bleeding, blood clots, pancreatitis) diabetes clotting/bleeding … doctor. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. Your
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… factors cause cells to grow and divide, and cause the blood cell and spleen problems found in these disorders. … cancer, or any risk factors for heart disease (such as high blood pressure, diabetes, previous blood clots, high cholesterol, …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … the intestine gets trapped in the hernia sac and loses its blood supply. The hernia hasn't closed by the time your … Have surgery Your child will have general anesthesia and go home on the same day as the surgery. The cut will leave a …
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… lenalidomide treatment has been stopped. You should have a blood test for hepatitis B virus before starting treatment. … blood clots if you smoke, or have a history of blood clots, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol, or if you are immobile (such …
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… prevented. The best treatment plan is one set up by you and your health care team, based on your particular needs and … can cause unpleasant side effects including dry mouth, low blood pressure, and dizziness, especially in older people or …
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… Information Overview Exercise is an important part of home treatment for people who have multiple sclerosis (MS) . … of limb motion. Improve cardiovascular fitness. Prevent pressure injuries. Control weight. Reduce the likelihood of … Exercise can also promote a sense of well-being and improve your mood. A physiotherapist can help you learn exercises …
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… strengths. Be sure you are using the correct strength. The higher strength product should only be used if you have been … (such as brain injury, tumor, increased intracranial pressure, seizures) breathing problems (such as emphysema, … problems (such as irregular heartbeat, heart failure, low blood pressure) disease of the pancreas (such as …
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… tubes that lead to the lungs. This can make it hard for your child to breathe. An attack of croup can be scary, but … The child's temperature is usually normal or only slightly higher than normal. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will … or earlobe to make sure that enough oxygen is reaching the blood. How is croup treated? Even though your child's …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens Treatment Overview Self-Care … Feeling a need to be perfect. Feeling social or cultural pressure about thinness or weight. Having a poor body image. … the person. Trust that they have developed their own high values, ideals, and standards. Encourage …