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… abuse. Domestic abuse. This usually happens in the person's home or in the home of the caregiver. The abuser is often a relative, a … companion. Institutional abuse. This happens in a nursing home, foster home, or assisted-living facility. The abuser's …
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… heart disease (such as heart attacks), stroke, serious blood clots (pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis), … per dose. This medication should be used for the shortest possible length of time at the lowest effective dose, … thirst and urination) symptoms of a high potassium blood level (such as muscle weakness, slow/irregular …
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… specific health needs. Uses Lanthanum is used to lower high blood phosphate levels in people who are on dialysis due to … kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your … medical condition, response to treatment, and laboratory test results. Lanthanum may stop some medications from …
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… it does have risks. These include blockages in the small intestine and leaking of stool. Surgery may be needed if … of active disease. Severe bleeding requires ongoing blood transfusions. Slow growth or other serious … several days. Recovery from surgery takes 1 to 2 weeks at home. After surgery, depending on the type, you may wear an …
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… spores. It is the most serious type of infection. Gastrointestinal (digestive) anthrax. This can occur when you eat … have trouble breathing (because of swelling in the throat), bloody diarrhea or vomit, or belly pain caused by fluid … when the bacteria are identified from a culture of your blood, spinal fluid, skin sores, or mucus from your nose, …
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… family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes). Do not take this drug right … cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This can occur without warning symptoms and at any … have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell …
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… that isn't normal. This damages the inside of your small intestine so that it can't do a good job of absorbing … your symptoms and do a physical examination. You may have blood tests to see if you have certain antibodies that could … your symptoms and do a physical examination. You may have blood tests to see if you have certain antibodies that could …
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… (scraping) of the infected skin under a microscope. The test used most often for this is the KOH test . Or the … and can affect your heart and liver, so you may need blood tests while you're taking them. People with liver … and can affect your heart and liver, so you may need blood tests while you're taking them. People with liver …
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… about any changes in how you've been feeling. You may have tests to see how well your thyroid is working. Possible tests include: A blood test to check the level of thyroid hormone in your … how well your thyroid is working. Possible tests include: A blood test to check the level of thyroid hormone in your …
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… stenosis is suspected, your doctor will recommend imaging tests of your neck and back to confirm the diagnosis and to … doctor will use the results of tests, including imaging and blood tests, to eliminate other diseases—such as multiple … doctor will use the results of tests, including imaging and blood tests, to eliminate other diseases—such as multiple …