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… self-examinations for women ages 40 to 74 who do not have a higher risk of breast cancer. footnote 1 Studies show that … in small coin-sized circles. Use three different levels of pressure to feel all of your breast tissue. Light pressure … may not be painful to touch. Unusual thick areas. Sticky or bloody discharge from your nipples. Any changes in the skin …
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… a diseased heart and replaces it with a donor heart. During a heart transplant, a mechanical pump circulates blood through the body while the surgeon removes the … rate will not increase like it used to. And you will have a higher resting heart rate. This is because some of the …
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… Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview During open carpal tunnel release surgery, the transverse carpal ligament is cut. This releases pressure on the median nerve and relieves the symptoms of … the transverse carpal ligament is cut. This releases pressure on the median nerve and relieves the symptoms of …
Medications
… recommended that you follow a special diet (such as a diet high in calcium), it is very important to follow the diet to … serious side effects. Too much vitamin D can cause harmful high calcium levels. Tell your doctor right away if any of … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, doses of vitamin D greater than the …
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… oil may leak from the rectum, especially when taken at high doses. The leakage may dirty clothes and cause … inhaling this medication when trying to swallow it. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when … Some products that may interact with this drug include: "blood thinners" (such as warfarin) stool softeners (such as …
Medications
… needs. Uses This medication is used to treat "iron-poor" blood (iron deficiency anemia). Low iron levels can occur … nutrition or poor absorption) or when there is long-term blood loss. Ferric derisomaltose is a form of injectable … may occur with this medication. You should be monitored during the dose and for at least 30 minutes afterward. Get …
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… a person needs to receive medicine, fluids, nutrients, or blood products for several weeks or more. It's often placed … response to the medicine is wanted. Give large amounts of blood or fluid quickly. Receive kidney dialysis if you have … CVAD and the site of placement. It is most likely to happen during placement in the chest. But the risk is small. …
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… Asian descent) are at greater risk. Your doctor may order a blood test to measure your risk before you start this medication. If the blood test shows you are at greater risk, your doctor should … if they are also taking "water pills" (diuretics). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
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… Asian descent) are at greater risk. Your doctor may order a blood test to measure your risk before you start this medication. If the blood test shows you are at greater risk, your doctor should … if they are also taking "water pills" (diuretics). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
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… a jump. Not bending the knees enough exposes them to more pressure and increases the risk for an ACL injury. When … after jumping: Land with the knees bent. As the knees bend during landing, make sure they travel in a straight path. Do … in the back (hamstrings) and front (quadriceps) of the thighs work together to bend or straighten the leg. Women …
