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… of anemia. Anemia means that you do not have enough red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to … an IV during dialysis. Other possible treatments include: Diet changes. Ask your doctor if eating more foods high in iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 could help your …
Medications
… Side Effects section. Uses This medication is used to treat blood clots (such as in deep vein thrombosis-DVT or … sudden large increases or decreases in your intake of foods high in vitamin K (such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, … way, it will be easier to check for bleeding and/or apply pressure bandages. This medication may cause stomach …
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… breathing during sleep This drug may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you … and/or medical tests (such as blood sugar, weight, blood pressure, blood cholesterol/triglyceride levels, liver …
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… If PKU is not treated, phenylalanine can build up in the blood and lead to intellectual disability and problems with … for phenylketonuria (PKU) is a lifelong reduced-protein diet. Problems are less likely to occur if your baby starts … her phenylalanine levels. Babies born to mothers who have high levels of phenylalanine are at risk for having a very …
Medical tests
… ( colon ) and the rectum . Stool tests look for signs of blood or cancer in a stool sample. Stool tests include: … Fecal immunochemical test (FIT). Guaiac fecal occult blood test (gFOBT). Blood in the stool may be the only … on 2 or more days. The FIT test doesn't require a special diet in the days before you take the test. When the test is …
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… during pregnancy, because: The enlarged uterus places extra pressure on the large vein (inferior vena cava) that drains … To prevent or ease constipation and hemorrhoids: Eat a high-fibre diet (lots of whole fruits, vegetables, and whole … of hemorrhoids: Keep the anus clean by wiping carefully or using a squirt bottle after each bowel movement. Gently wipe …
Medications
… Benserazide prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. … open them or dissolve them in liquid. It is best to avoid a high-protein diet (it decreases the amount of levodopa that … thioridazine) certain drugs used to treat high blood pressure (such as methyldopa) Taking MAO inhibitors with …
Medications
… Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa … food may help to decrease nausea. It is best to avoid a high-protein diet (it decreases the amount of levodopa that … thioridazine) certain drugs used to treat high blood pressure (such as methyldopa) Taking MAO inhibitors with …
Medications
… Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa … food may help to decrease nausea. It is best to avoid a high-protein diet (it decreases the amount of levodopa that … thioridazine) certain drugs used to treat high blood pressure (such as methyldopa) Taking MAO inhibitors with …
Medications
… or chest pain. This medication may often cause a serious blood disorder (decreased bone marrow function leading to a … This medication may rarely cause changes to your blood pressure and heart rate. You should be closely monitored for … heart problems (such as fast/slow/irregular heartbeat) high or low blood pressure liver disease This drug may make …
