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Medical tests
… to have this test. Cervical cancer is often caused by a high-risk type of the human papillomavirus (HPV) . Talk to … schedule the test when you're not having your period, since blood can interfere with the results of the test. If your … at under a microscope. How It Feels You may feel some pressure or mild discomfort when the speculum is placed in …
Medications
… treatment. Alitretinoin has been rarely linked to increased pressure in the brain (benign intracranial hypertension). … go away nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop abdominal pain bloody/severe diarrhea bleeding from the rectum vision … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: diabetes high cholesterol/triglycerides high levels of vitamin A …
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… that their nausea lessens, they have more energy and the pressure on their bladder decreases. The chances of having a … marks (striae) may appear on your abdomen, breasts, and thighs and there is very little that you can do to prevent … side when resting or at night to reduce pressure on major blood vessels Avoid wearing tight fitting clothes or …
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… it hurt when you breathe? This can be a warning sign of a blood clot in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism . Yes … symptoms started after you began using a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Yes Medicine may be causing … Symptoms of a heart attack may include: Chest pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest. Sweating. …
Medications
… especially if you have used it for a long time or in high doses. To prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower … heartbeat, heart problems due to severe bleeding) high blood pressure heartburn problems (such as acid reflux, hiatal …
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… as an ingredient. You can start reducing the sodium in your diet by: Reading labels to see how much sodium foods … packaged foods and restaurant foods, which typically are high in sodium. Not adding salt to your food during cooking or at the table. Using low-sodium spices and sauces to add flavour to your …
Medications
… toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or … conditions that increase your risk of heart disease such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol/triglyceride levels. …
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… protect the wound and protect you from another person's blood. Wash your hands well with soap and water, if available. Put on medical gloves before applying pressure to the wound. If gloves are not available, to apply … after a few minutes to see whether bleeding has stopped. If blood soaks through the cloth, apply another one without …
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… of the body, such as the muscles. Therapists usually apply pressure with their hands but sometimes with the forearms, … gentle. It is often used to promote relaxation, improve blood flow, and relieve muscle tension. The therapist uses … applies slow strokes (with the fingers, thumbs, and elbows) using intense pressure to reach deeper layers of the muscles …
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… cause deeper puncture wounds than dog bites. They have a high risk of bacterial infection because they can be hard to … from the other arm or leg? This may mean that a major blood vessel was damaged and that blood is not reaching the … the wound. The bleeding does not stop or slow down with pressure. Blood is quickly soaking through bandage after …