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Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … 1 week. Inject the medication under the skin of the hip, thigh, abdomen, or back of the upper arm. Do not inject into a vein. After pulling out the needle, apply gentle pressure on the injection site. Do not rub the area. Discard …
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… this condition, you may have: No pain or discomfort at all. Pressure down low in your pelvis. Low backache or cramping. Change in vaginal … had this condition before, your risk for having it again is higher than average. How is cervical insufficiency treated? …
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… Raynaud's (say "ray-NOHZ") phenomenon occurs when the blood vessels in the hands and feet are extra sensitive and … In the cold, it's normal for the body to narrow the small blood vessels to the skin and to open the blood vessels to … than an hour. How is it diagnosed? To diagnose Raynaud's, your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms and …
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… valve stenosis . Pulmonic valve regurgitation . How does your heart's pumping system work? Your heart is divided into … and left: The right side of your heart receives oxygen-poor blood from your veins and pumps it to your lungs to take up … oxygen. The left side of your heart receives oxygen-rich blood from your lungs and pumps it through your arteries to …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) … as "fibrates." Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … factor complex. Factors are proteins normally found in the blood that help the blood to thicken (clot) and stop any … may be able to give this medication to themselves at home. If your doctor directs you to give this medication at …
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… or lumps in the thyroid gland . This gland controls how your body uses energy. Most thyroid nodules are not cancer … how well your thyroid is working. Possible tests include: A blood test to check the level of thyroid hormone in your … how well your thyroid is working. Possible tests include: A blood test to check the level of thyroid hormone in your …
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… Overview Print this form and fill in Section 1 before your appointment. Complete section 2 at the end of your appointment if you have a health problem that needs … If yes, explain: How do I get the test results? What home treatment can I do? Ask the following questions about …
Medical tests
… test is not usually used to find testicular cancer . If your doctor thinks you may have cancer, you will probably … How To Prepare If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you to stop taking it … only a sip of water. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for …
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… illnesses, including the flu and the common cold. Protect yourself and your community against COVID-19 by getting your … COVID-19 COVID-19 symptoms Testing and treatment Staying at home if you are sick Mental health resources Getting … what to do if you are feeling ill, and who may be at higher risk for complications, see: BC Centre for Disease …
