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… Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Current as …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Testing your blood sugar can … activity might make it easier to see the connections. When should you test your blood sugar? Some people who have … finger continues to bleed, use a clean cotton ball to apply pressure to your fingertip to stop the bleeding. Record your …
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… Arterial Blood Gases (ABG) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … before they enter body tissues. An ABG measures: Partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2). This measures the pressure of … problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the test and how soon …
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Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to take it, what … the following: Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to check your medicine levels, liver function, … counts. Do not stop taking these medicines suddenly. You should taper off of these drugs slowly with the help of your …
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… out. Both types of surgery have short-term risks, such as blood loss and infection. Both surgeries also can cause scar … and progesterone can make them grow. Your body makes the highest levels of these hormones during the years you have … fibroid bleeding. Ongoing low back pain or a feeling of pressure in the lower belly. Trouble getting pregnant. …
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… apnea, because sleep apnea makes you more likely to have high blood pressure, depression, irregular heart rhythms, heart …
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… Endometriosis: Should I Use Hormone Therapy? Decision Point You may want to … changes. There is a small increase in the risk of getting blood clots. Your doctor will not prescribe these hormones … tenderness, and absent or light and irregular periods. High-dose progestin can cause bone thinning. Talk to your …
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… Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your … easily than men, especially from minor injuries on the thighs, buttocks, and upper arms. A tendency to bruise easily … keep it on until you see a doctor. You can also put direct pressure on the area for 15 minutes at a time. Yes Bruises …
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… Information Overview When you have diabetes, managing blood sugar levels and taking good care of your teeth and gums are both important. When blood sugar levels are high, there's a greater risk for: Gum (periodontal) disease. … recommend how often to have routine checkups. Many people should see their dentists once or twice a year. Remind your …
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Blood Sugar Testing Times Form On this page: Overview … sugar level. Use this form to record the times that you should test and when to call your health professional for … treating low blood sugar. ___ When I think I might have high blood sugar. ___ After treating high blood sugar. ___ …