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… die within a few weeks. As death nears, you may: Feel sleepy and weak. You may sleep more and need help with … to peritoneal dialysis may include: Infection of the skin ( cellulitis ) or the stomach wall ( peritonitis ). Low levels … linked to hemodialysis may include: Low blood pressure. An abnormal heart rhythm. Fever. Allergic reactions. Bleeding …
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… on one side of the body, trouble speaking, sudden vision changes, confusion, chest pain, trouble breathing, … may bleed near the spinal cord after certain spinal procedures. Bleeding in this area can cause paralysis that … medical tests (such as hematocrit/hemoglobin, red blood cell count) may be done while you are taking this …
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… the first node in a group of nodes in the body where cancer cells may move to after they have left the original cancer … can be detected. You will be given anesthesia to make you sleep. Or the anesthesia may just numb the area being worked … lymph node and the cells look normal. No cancer is present. Abnormal The dye or tracer does not flow evenly to the …
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… is a rare disease that creates tiny lumps of cells throughout the body. These lumps are called … for sure what causes sarcoidosis. It may be caused by an abnormal response of the body's immune system . The trigger … who don't have any symptoms of sarcoidosis but who have abnormal chest X-ray results. Sometimes doctors can diagnose …
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… heart failure . People who exercise often and hard may have changes in their heart muscle that can be confused with … symptoms are and whether you develop heart failure or an abnormal heart rhythm. You may take medicines to treat … and your heart isn't pumping blood well, you might have a procedure to reduce the size of the overgrown part of your …
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… 9 Sponge with spermicide (after vaginal childbirth) 24 20 Cervical cap (no previous vaginal childbirth) 16 9 Cervical cap (after vaginal delivery) 32 26 Fertility … 9 Sponge with spermicide (after vaginal childbirth) 24 20 Cervical cap (no previous vaginal childbirth) 16 9 Cervical …
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… Overview Phlebectomy (say "fluh-BEK-tuh-mee") is a procedure used to remove varicose veins. Your doctor will … through the cuts. Stitches usually aren't needed. The procedure is also called microphlebectomy, ambulatory phlebectomy, and stab avulsion. This procedure is usually done in the doctor's office. You'll get …
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… which the bone marrow does not produce enough healthy blood cells. People with MDS may have problems such as infections, … will need fewer blood transfusions. Decitabine also kills abnormal blood cells that have grown too fast and do not … constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, upset stomach, trouble sleeping, hair loss, or muscle/joint pain may occur. Nausea …
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… final adult height) to treat a certain disease called giant cell tumor of the bone, if they cannot use surgery to treat … calcium such as: severe muscle spasms/cramps mental/mood changes (such as irritability or confusion) … right away. Before having any surgery (especially dental procedures), tell your doctor and dentist about this …
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… levels. This is done when overactive adrenal glands or an abnormal adrenal growth are suspected. How To Prepare An … and beta-blockers . The amount of aldosterone in blood changes depending on whether you are standing up or lying … blood pressure ( pre-eclampsia ). An overgrowth of normal cells in the adrenal glands (called adrenal hyperplasia) or …
