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Medical tests
… low-dose CT scan to screen for lung cancer in 1 year. Abnormal: A nodule or nodules were found, but because of … such as a CT scan or PET scan. Bronchoscopy , which is a procedure that lets your doctor look into your airway. … such as a CT scan or PET scan. Bronchoscopy , which is a procedure that lets your doctor look into your airway. …
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… injury on the outside of the skull. Check for the following changes immediately after a head injury: A significant … as extreme fussiness or crying that cannot be comforted Abnormally deep sleep, trouble waking up, or extreme sleepiness Vomiting …
Medical tests
… water (the amount of fluid inside and outside the body's cells) and electrolyte balance of the body. Sodium is also … sodium levels. Your doctor will talk with you about any abnormal results that may be related to your symptoms and … sodium levels. Your doctor will talk with you about any abnormal results that may be related to your symptoms and …
Medications
… certain type of bone disease (Paget's disease) that causes abnormal and weak bones. Zoledronic acid is also used to … right away. Before having any surgery (especially dental procedures), tell your doctor and dentist about this … call a provincial poison control center. Notes Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include increasing …
Medications
… which may lead to low numbers of red and white blood cells. A low number of red blood cells can lead to anemia. A … loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, trouble sleeping, dizziness, or stuffy nose may occur. If any of … pain numbness/tingling of the hands/feet/arms/legs vision changes signs of infection (such as fever, chills, swollen …
Medications
… to treat certain types of skin cancer (cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma - CSCC, basal cell carcinoma - BCC) and lung cancer. It works by changing … coordination eye redness/pain sensitivity to light vision changes headache that is unusual or doesn't go away seizures …
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… injected into the bloodstream. The medicine collects in the abnormal blood vessels under the macula. Laser light is then … medicine and causes it to create blood clots that block the abnormal blood vessels. By sealing the leaky blood vessels, … option that may be recommended. By limiting the growth of abnormal blood vessels under the macula, photodynamic …
Medications
… used to clean out the intestines before surgery or certain procedures (such as colonoscopy, X-rays). It is a laxative … you may only have clear liquids on the day before your procedure. Do not drink milk, other dairy products, … liquids as directed, call your doctor right away. Your procedure may need to be rescheduled. Storage Store at room …
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… people choose to irrigate a colostomy . Irrigation is a procedure in which you stimulate and flush the intestines at … an infant or child with an ostomy, the same information and procedures generally apply. But the ostomy pouch will be … will show you how to irrigate your colostomy. The basic procedure is as follows. Getting ready Place 473 mL (16 fl …
