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… cold when it is put on your breast. You will feel light pressure from the transducer as it passes over your breast, … A special Doppler ultrasound may be used to check the blood flow to the breast; you can hear the sound waves from … A special Doppler ultrasound may be used to check the blood flow to the breast; you can hear the sound waves from …
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… and do low-intensity workouts. In the summer, exercise during the cool morning hours. Hot baths. Avoid excessive … your skin from the cold and wind. These triggers cause the blood vessels in the face to relax and open wider (dilate), producing a sudden increase in blood flow and causing the face to flush. Triggers for …
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… is not normal. Or it might be done to stop severe bleeding. During a D&C, the cervix is opened gently so that tissue can … sudden, heavy vaginal bleeding that is causing heavy blood loss or a low number of red blood cells (anemia). Get a tissue sample for testing. For …
Medications
… the amount of urine. This medication may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you … of: liver disease any recent/current infections diabetes high cholesterol/triglyceride levels radiation treatment …
Medications
… If you stop taking this medication early, you have a higher risk of forming a serious blood clot (such as a stroke, blood clot in the legs/lungs). … to check you for hidden bleeding that could be serious. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
Medical tests
… mouth ( xerostomia ) or swelling in the salivary glands. During a salivary gland scan, the tracer liquid is put into … a vein ( IV) in your arm. The tracer moves through your blood and into the salivary glands. A special camera takes … a vein ( IV) in your arm. The tracer moves through your blood and into the salivary glands. A special camera takes …
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… industrialized countries to developing areas of the world. High-risk areas for traveller's diarrhea include developing … nausea, and vomiting. Fever, vomiting, and stools with blood or mucus. These symptoms mean you have serious … regular diet again. Children 2 years old or younger are at high risk of dehydration from diarrhea. If your child has …
Medications
… pain or changes in movement. This medication may cause your blood uric acid levels to increase. Your doctor will check uric acid levels regularly during treatment, and may adjust your dose of entrectinib. … You may also be prescribed other medication to treat high uric acid levels. This medication may lower your …
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… of age. The vaccine is also provided free to people at high risk of infection or severe illness, including those who: Have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products Inject illegal drugs or share drug … death. About 1 in 200 infected people will die. The risk is higher if you are 50 years or older. How is hepatitis A …
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… bacteria live in the intestine of infected persons and are highly infectious. What are the symptoms of shigellosis? The … of shigellosis include fever, diarrhea that may contain blood and/or mucous, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, … bits of stool on them. Men who have sex with men are at higher risk of outbreaks. How can I prevent spreading …