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Medical tests
… system causes the heart muscle to contract and pump blood through the heart to the lungs and the rest of the … done to: Help find the cause of unexplained chest pain or pressure. Help decide on the best treatment for a person … to use numbers to say how hard you are exercising. The higher the number, the harder you think you are exercising. …
Health topics
… the risk of ovarian cancer and breast cancer. If you are at high risk, surgery can lower your risk. If you aren't at high risk for cancer, having your ovaries removed isn't … risk of heart disease and osteoporosis . These risks may be higher for people who are younger when their ovaries are …
Medications
… diarrhea and symptoms of gas (such as cramps, bloating, pressure). Loperamide works by slowing down the movement of … worsens, or if you develop new symptoms. If you develop blood in the stool, fever, or an uncomfortable … distention) black/tarry stool blood/mucus in your stool high fever HIV infection/AIDS liver problems certain …
Medications
… you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell … your medical history, especially of: gout kidney disease high uric acid level in the blood (hyperuricemia) intestinal problems (such as blockage) …
Medications
… angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). They work by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily, which … Children's dosage is also based on weight. If you are using the suspension form of this medication, shake the … (such as change in the amount of urine) symptoms of a high potassium blood level (such as muscle weakness, …
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… for ascites may include taking medicines, eating a low-salt diet, and having paracentesis therapy. Medicines Diuretic … of problems. Sodium adds to the problem of ascites by causing your body to retain water. It increases fluid buildup … used to remove some of the fluid to help find out what is causing it to build up. It may be used if you: Have severe …
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… A complete amputation may not bleed very much. The cut blood vessels may spasm, pull back into the injured part, … or cut clothing from around the wound. Apply steady direct pressure for a full 15 minutes. If blood soaks through the cloth, apply another one without …
Medications
… breathing during sleep This medication 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 … family history) heart problems (such as low blood pressure, coronary artery disease, heart failure, irregular …
Medications
… cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This … belladonna alkaloids, scopolamine) certain drugs for high blood pressure (such as clonidine, guanadrel, guanethidine) …
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… one-third of people who have RA. Nodules usually form over pressure points in the body such as the elbows, knuckles, … type of surgery you can have depends on which joints are causing problems. Sometimes surgery to replace a joint (such … cases, it may affect the eyes, lungs, heart, nerves, or blood vessels. Morning stiffness. Joint stiffness may …
