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… Eye Problems and Blood in the Eye On this page: Overview Overview Sometimes … have a hyphema, see an eye specialist (ophthalmologist). Medicines that help prevent blood clots may increase the … of the eye. When there is bleeding into the eye, do not take aspirin, aspirin-related products, or non-steroidal …
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… Fertility Problems: Should I Be Tested? Decision Point You may want to have a … are done? Tests for infertility can range from a simple blood test to surgery. Basic tests can show if there are … your fertile window for at least 6 months. You are at high risk for fertility problems and have had sex during …
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… Treating Low Blood Sugar On this page: Overview … sugar is in a safe target range, such as 4.0 mmol/L or higher. When your blood sugar returns to your target range, … or confused to treat their low blood sugar. If the person takes medicine that can cause low blood sugar, stay with the …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC … and inflammation. Regular or long periods of exposure to high levels of asbestos in the air can be harmful to your … you were exposed to Diseases from asbestos exposure can take many years to develop. Depending on the risk factors …
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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last updated May 25, 2023 HealthLink BC … Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and your health (#68c) Iron in foods …
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… Cataracts: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … You will probably be awake during the surgery. You may feel pressure, but you shouldn't feel pain. You will go home the … will continue to slowly get worse. You may have a slightly higher risk of problems from surgery if you wait to have …
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… Home Blood Sugar Diary On this page: Overview Overview Name: _________________________________ Blood sugar target range: ________ to _______. Track your … Time (breakfast) Blood sugar Medicine Time (lunch) Blood sugar …
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… Blood Clots in the Leg Veins On this page: Overview Overview Blood clots can happen in veins. A blood clot in a vein … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. …
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… Intrauterine Fetal Blood Transfusion On this page: Treatment Overview What To … Treatment Overview An intrauterine transfusion provides blood to an Rh-positive fetus when fetal red blood cells are … the mother's sedatives to wear off. If the fetus was given medicine to prevent movement, it may be several hours until …
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… How to Take Birth Control Pills On this page: Overview Overview … your pills. Quick start. During your medical appointment, take your first pill as soon as you get the pack from your … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
