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Medications
… This medication is used to treat a certain type of blood cell cancer (acute myeloid leukemia-AML). Enasidenib works by helping your bone marrow grow normal blood cells so you will need fewer blood transfusions. How To Use … causes side effects due to the rapid destruction of cancer cells (tumor lysis syndrome). To lower your risk, your …
Medical tests
… for energy ( metabolism ). The amount of GH in the blood changes during the day and is affected by exercise, sleep, emotional stress, and diet. Too much GH during … (GH) is done to: See whether a child whose growth is abnormal has dwarfism or gigantism. See whether an adult has …
Health topics
… How do thyroid hormones work? Thyroid hormones affect every cell and all the organs of the body. Too much thyroid … strength. Control how quickly your body replaces dying cells. Thyroid hormones are made by the thyroid gland. The … How do thyroid hormones work? Thyroid hormones affect every cell and all the organs of the body. Too much thyroid …
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… No spleen, or a spleen that is not working properly Sickle-cell disease An immune system weakened by disease or medical … fever, headache, muscle or joint ache, loss of appetite, changes to sleep patterns, crankiness, vomiting, diarrhea or a rash. …
Medications
… needed in certain types of blood diseases (such as sickle cell disease, anemia). Blood transfusions have very helpful … any serious side effects, including: hearing loss vision changes (such as blurred vision) This medication decreases … function, an effect that may lead to a low number of blood cells such as red cells, white cells, and platelets. This …
Medications
… needed in certain types of blood diseases (such as sickle cell disease, anemia). Blood transfusions have very helpful … any serious side effects, including: hearing loss vision changes (such as blurred vision) This medication decreases … function, an effect that may lead to a low number of blood cells such as red cells, white cells, and platelets. This …
Health topics
… beneath the acromion. But not all experts agree these procedures will help. Subacromial smoothing, acromioplasty, … pain. But you may feel some pulling or tugging during the procedure. At the start of the procedure, regional nerve blocks are sometimes used along …
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… (tachy) and sometimes beats too slowly (brady). This abnormal heart rhythm problem is often seen in people who … help prevent a stroke. Heart block Heart block refers to an abnormality in the way electricity passes through the normal electrical pathways of the heart. The abnormality "blocks" the electrical impulse from continuing …
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… are caused by the buildup of minerals in the kidneys. An abnormality of the point where the ureter joins the kidney. … ureter into the bladder. This is called a ureterocele. An abnormality in which the ureter opens into an area other … are caused by the buildup of minerals in the kidneys. An abnormality of the point where the ureter joins the kidney. …
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… Friction or trauma in the genital area Stress Hormonal changes (e.g., menstruation) Exposure to ultraviolet light … A healthy lifestyle, such as a good diet, getting enough sleep and rest, exercise, and reducing stress may help limit …
