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… progress to reduce the risk of these side effects and may test your hearing, kidneys, and streptomycin blood level. This medication may be stopped if you develop … treatment. If you are giving this medication to yourself at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your …
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… response to treatment. Before each cycle, you should have blood tests to find the best dose for you and to see whether you … medication is given in a clinic and will not be stored at home. Medical Alert Your condition can cause complications …
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… dosage is based on your body size, medical condition, lab tests, and response to treatment. To prevent dehydration, it … signs of kidney problems (such as painful urination, pink/bloody urine, change in the amount of urine) muscle … medication is given in a clinic and will not be stored at home. Medical Alert Your condition can cause complications …
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… disease? A carotid artery on each side of the neck supplies blood to the brain. Carotid artery disease occurs when a … both arteries. The buildup may narrow the artery and limit blood flow to the brain. If this plaque breaks open, it may … from past headaches. How is it diagnosed? An ultrasound test is used to diagnose carotid artery disease. This test
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… Prevention Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care … out if you've been around infected ticks. You may have a blood test to see if you have certain antibodies in your blood. How is Lyme disease treated? Lyme disease is treated …
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… This medication has rarely caused a very serious lack of blood flow to the hands and feet (peripheral ischemia) or to … in a week. If you are giving this medication to yourself at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your … infection (sepsis) recent blood vessel surgery stomach/intestinal problems (such as ischemic bowel syndrome) …
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… Overview Warfarin is a medicine that helps prevent blood clots. It is often called a blood thinner. Doctors give warfarin to reduce the risk of … prevent clots very well. You'll also need regular blood tests to check how long it takes for your blood to form a …
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… . It may be done when there is a retinal detachment or if blood in the vitreous gel (vitreous hemorrhage) does not … is usually done as outpatient surgery. What To Expect At home, you may need to keep your head in a certain position … is usually done as outpatient surgery. What To Expect At home, you may need to keep your head in a certain position …
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… is best for you. The aortic valve opens and closes to keep blood flowing in the proper direction through your heart. … recover in the hospital until you are healthy enough to go home. Depending on your overall health, you may go home a few days after surgery. Surgery will likely involve a …
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… specific health needs. Warning Carboplatin can cause severe blood disorders (such as anemia, bone marrow suppression) … provincial poison control center. Notes Lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood counts, kidney function, blood … medication is given in a clinic and will not be stored at home. Medical Alert Your condition can cause complications …