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… doctor right away. Uses This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps …
Medical tests
… is most often used to find a pulmonary embolism . This is a blood clot that prevents normal blood flow in the lung. Two … You will be given a cloth or paper covering to use during the test. During the scan, you might lie on your back … that you have a blood clot. More tests may be needed. High probability. The results show a high likelihood of a …
Medical tests
… that your baby may have problems during your pregnancy ( high-risk pregnancy ), a BPP may be done by 32 to 34 weeks … disease. Type 1 diabetes or gestational diabetes. High blood pressure (hypertension). Pre-eclampsia. A small amount of …
Health topics
… or an anal fissure can cause a small amount of bright red blood. You may see the bright blood on the surface of the stool or on the toilet paper. … Hemorrhoids and anal fissures usually occur after straining during a bowel movement because of constipation. This type …
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… loss of consciousness Did the loss of consciousness occur during the past 24 hours? Yes Loss of consciousness in past … now No Coughing or wheezing now Are you coughing up blood? This means blood that is coming up from your chest or throat. Blood
Health topics
… be an important tool in preventing problems like very low blood sugar. But using an insulin pump takes some getting … their pumps and that allow you to carry your pump on your thigh, your calf, or your arm. Sleeping with your pump … very sensitive, you can try paper tape, such as Micropore. During sports or other sweaty activities, spray some …
Medications
… old. Smoking raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the pill, …
Medications
… old. Smoking raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the pill, …
Medications
… old. Smoking raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the pill, …
Medical tests
… the level of the most important estrogen hormones in a blood or urine sample. It measures estradiol, estriol, and … constant level. Estriol levels are most often measured only during pregnancy. Estriol is produced in large amounts by … results as they relate to your symptoms and past health. High values High values may be caused by: Ovarian …