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Medications
… triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It belongs to a group of drugs known as "statins." It … this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high cholesterol or triglycerides do not feel sick. It is … your doctor right away if you develop any of these symptoms during treatment and if these symptoms last after your …
Medications
… to a bacteria called C. difficile. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has … that doesn't stop abdominal or stomach pain/cramping blood/mucus in your stool If you have these symptoms, do not … ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril), or if you have a high potassium level (hyperkalemia). Older adults may be at …
Health topics
… thin metal needles placed along the body's meridians. Acupressure. During this therapy, direct pressure is applied to points along the body's meridians. …
Medical tests
… to check for bacteria, yeast, trichomoniasis, and white blood cells. Why It Is Done A vaginal wet mount is done to … cells are not present or very low in number. Abnormal: High numbers of white blood cells often mean a vaginal … Vaginal pH is about 3.8–4.5. Abnormal: Vaginal pH is higher than 4.5. A higher pH may be caused by bacterial …
Health topics
… some types of shoes. For example, you will need to avoid high heels and narrow shoes. Your toe may be stiffer and … up or down. Joint disease ( arthritis ) or problems with blood supply to bone tissue. A callus that grows on the … surgery You wear roomy shoes and avoid activities that put pressure on your toe and foot. You use bunion pads, arch …
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… purpura (ITP) . Are taking a medicine (called a blood thinner) that prevents blood clots. Have had many … is not done on children. But a laparoscope may be used during open hernia repairs in children to explore the … organs, blood vessels, and nerves. Numbness or pain in the thigh. Injury to the testicle, causing testicular atrophy …
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… history, physical examination, and lab tests that show high levels of the enzyme alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA) in the blood. Your doctor may also conduct an imaging test such as … shingles, and pneumonia. Because people with PBC have a high risk of getting osteoporosis , you should have periodic …
Medical tests
… the thyroid gland . Lumps in the thyroid gland may be found during a physical examination or seen on a thyroid … water. Before having a thyroid biopsy, you may need to have blood tests to see whether you have any bleeding problems or blood-clotting disorders. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines …
Medications
… other NSAIDs) growths in the nose (nasal polyps) bleeding/blood clotting problems (such as hemophilia, low platelet … as fast/irregular heartbeat, heart failure, heart attack) high blood pressure kidney disease liver disease certain enzyme …
Medical tests
… breathing in a saltwater (saline) mist and then coughing. During bronchoscopy , which uses a bronchoscope to look at … uncomfortable. Bronchoscopy sample You may be able to feel pressure in your airway as the bronchoscope is moved from … uncomfortable. Bronchoscopy sample You may be able to feel pressure in your airway as the bronchoscope is moved from …
