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Medications
… taking sunitinib because of liver problems (including high liver enzymes). Uses This medication is used to treat … and intestinal). It is also used to treat people who are at high risk of the kidney cancer coming back again after … in the EKG, sudden cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your …
Medications
… in people while receiving cetuximab. Your risk may be higher if you have a history of tick bites or have a severe … certain blood tests (including magnesium, calcium, and potassium) during and after your treatment to monitor and … infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, high fever, chills) signs of kidney problems (such as change …
Medical tests
… done to: Screen for prostate cancer. If your PSA level is higher than expected, your doctor may suggest other tests, … such as an enlarged prostate and prostatitis, can cause high PSA levels. Check if cancer may be present when results … Some men who have prostate cancer have normal PSA levels. High values High levels don't always mean that prostate …
Medical tests
… that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values Very high ferritin levels can mean a large buildup of iron in the … the body to store too much iron (acquired hemochromatosis). High ferritin levels may also be caused by Hodgkin disease , …
Health topics
… temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the … to worry about. But be sure to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral …
Medications
… used in people with low blood levels of certain minerals (potassium, magnesium) or a certain heart problem (long QT … hands/ankles/feet unusual/rapid weight gain symptoms of high blood sugar (such as increased thirst/urination) signs … (such as coronary artery disease, chest pain, heart attack) high blood pressure high cholesterol diabetes stroke …
Medical tests
… prematurely, such as hemolytic anemia . Also, being at high altitudes may cause reticulocyte counts to rise, to help you adjust to the lower oxygen levels at high altitudes. Why It Is Done A reticulocyte count is done … to see if treatment for anemia is working. For example, a higher reticulocyte count means that iron replacement …
Medical tests
… or abdominal pain. These symptoms often happen with high blood sugar and may mean you have diabetic ketoacidosis … is sick. Monitor a person on a low-carbohydrate diet and/or high-fat diet. Monitor a person who is not able to eat due … or urine to a chart to find out if ketones are present. High values You may have ketones if you: Have poorly …
Medical tests
… B12 deficiency is working. See if the folate level is high enough to prevent certain birth defects. How To Prepare … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values High levels of folate in the blood may mean that you eat a …
Medical tests
… severe damage, AST levels rise in 6 to 10 hours and remain high for about 4 days. The AST test may be done at the same … for you. Results are usually available within 12 hours. High values High levels of AST may be caused by: Liver damage from …
