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… that doesn't stop abdominal or stomach pain/cramping blood/mucus in your stool If you have these symptoms, do not … to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. Precautions Before taking clarithromycin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Many drugs besides …
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… and oxygen. In a normal pregnancy, the placenta is attached high up in the uterus, away from the cervix. In placenta … have warning signs such as: Painless vaginal bleeding. The blood is often bright red, and the bleeding can range from … A blood transfusion if you've lost a lot of blood. Steroid medicines if you aren't close to your due date. These …
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… Vague pelvic pain. Painful sexual intercourse. Feeling of pressure on the rectum or bladder. How is it diagnosed? When … Vague pelvic pain. Painful sexual intercourse. Feeling of pressure on the rectum or bladder. How is it diagnosed? When …
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… donate stem cells. If you wish to be a stem cell donor, a blood sample is taken from you and tested for tissue type. … people who need a transplant. If a match is found, another blood sample will be taken. This is to see if your tissue … How it's done Collecting or harvesting stem cells from your bloodstream is called apheresis. Stem cells can also be …
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… toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or … daily. The dosage may be based on other medications you are taking. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that …
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… people who work night shifts gain weight because they eat high-calorie or high-fat meals. Don't have alcohol or caffeine in the hours … people who work night shifts gain weight because they eat high-calorie or high-fat meals. Don't have alcohol or …
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… (such as Tylenol) to reduce pain. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. … Risks Gum surgery can introduce harmful bacteria into the bloodstream. Gum tissue is also at risk of infection. You … and after surgery if you have a condition that puts you at high risk for a severe infection or if infections are …
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… . A test for DHEA-S checks the level of this hormone in the blood. Testosterone affects sexual features and development. … blood drawn. In most cases, you are allowed to take your medicines with water the morning of the test. The test is … because that is when the amount of DHEA-S is at its highest. Women may be asked to take the test at a certain …
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… conditions: No spleen, or a spleen that is not working properly Sickle-cell disease An immune system weakened by … of age with no spleen, or a spleen that is not working properly, or who have cancer Individuals 5 years of age and … of the lining that covers the brain (meningitis), the blood (septicemia) and the lungs (pneumonia). Permanent …