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… This medication has rarely caused a very serious lack of blood flow to the hands and feet (peripheral ischemia) or to … attack) stroke diabetes family history of heart disease high blood pressure high cholesterol liver disease kidney disease …
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… and Injuries Black Widow Spider Bite Blister Care Blisters Blood and Body Fluid Precautions Body Piercing Problems … or Daycare Diabetes: How to Give Glucagon Diabetes-Related High and Low Blood Sugar Levels Diaper Rash Diarrhea, Age 11 … Older Than 1 Year Helping a Person During a Seizure High-Pressure Injection Wounds Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger …
Medical tests
… help nerves work, make muscles squeeze together, help blood clot, and help the heart to work. Almost all of the … back to a good blood level. When blood calcium levels get high ( hypercalcemia ), the extra calcium is stored in the … and they work in opposite ways: As blood calcium levels get high, phosphate levels get low, and the opposite is also …
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… fatal) allergic reaction. Your doctor should order a blood test to measure your risk before you start this … conditions that increase your risk of heart disease such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol levels. Before …
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… Test Overview A sickle cell test is a blood test done to check for sickle cell trait or sickle … cell disease is to look at the blood using a method called high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). This test … This test may be done for newborns and for people at high risk. Detecting sickle cell trait is important for …
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… very little chloride. People with cystic fibrosis have a high level of chloride in their sweat. During the sweat test … exercise normally before the test. If your child takes any medicines, give them on the usual schedule. You may help … current is applied to the skin. If the gauze pads are not properly placed, the electric current may produce a burning …
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… that can damage the organs, such as diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or cancer. At least 18 years old, in most cases. …
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… has rarely caused very serious (possibly fatal) strokes, blood clots in the lungs/legs, and cancer of the uterus. If … or timing of bleeding), unusual vaginal discharge, or pain/pressure below your "belly button" (navel). Uses Tamoxifen … It is also used to reduce the chances of breast cancer in high-risk patients. This medication can block the growth of …
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… a herniated disc? The goal of the procedures is to take the pressure off the nerve roots. This is usually done by … your tasks. Or you can switch between sitting and standing. Taking medicines to manage pain. Acetaminophen (such as … almost no symptoms 3 months to 2 years later was a little higher with surgery than with non-surgical treatment. But …
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… or infection. Doctors think diverticula form when high pressure inside the colon pushes against weak spots in the … have an infection or other problems. The tests may include blood tests or a digital rectal examination. They may also …