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… see on the CT pictures. The dye may be used to check blood flow and look for tumours, areas of inflammation , or nerve … takes a few minutes. How It Feels The test will not cause pain, but some people feel nervous inside the CT scanner. If … cancer from being exposed to small amounts of radiation is low. It is not a reason to avoid these tests for most …
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… as safe and enjoyable as possible, always consider the following precautions: Cleanliness and disinfection It is the … check the disinfectant level and add disinfectant if it is low. Then, test the disinfectant level before entering the … faint, have a rapid pulse, irregular heartbeat, stomach pain, or tingling in your feet and hands. How can I ensure …
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… and confusion If you have heart disease, it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon monoxide exposure can cause loss … may further improve air quality. Control the source: Follow the manufacturers’ instructions for all combustion … Consider using a more effective furnace filter Never allow smoking in or near the home Reduce the use of candles …
Medications
… to treatment. Children's dose is also based on weight. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. If you are using … or if it gets worse. Side Effects Redness, irritation, or pain at the injection site may occur. Cold symptoms (such as … whichever is sooner. Do not put room temperature product back in the refrigerator. Keep the product in the original …
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… reactions may include redness, swelling, itching, burning, pain/tenderness, thickening/hardening of the skin, … to be temporarily stopped so that the skin can heal. Follow your doctor's directions. Headache, loss of appetite, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, back pain, and flu-like symptoms (such as fever, tiredness, …
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… reactions may include redness, swelling, itching, burning, pain/tenderness, thickening/hardening of the skin, … to be temporarily stopped so that the skin can heal. Follow your doctor's directions. Flu-like symptoms (such as … aches), runny/stuffy nose, cough, diarrhea, nausea, and back pain may also occur. If any of these effects last or …
Medical tests
… Blood vessels. Using MRI to look at blood vessels and the flow of blood through them is called magnetic resonance … will watch you through a window, and you'll be able to talk back and forth. If contrast material is needed, the … can take as long as 2 hours. How It Feels You will not have pain from the magnetic field or radio waves used for the MRI …
Medications
… the tongue or dissolved on the inside of the cheek. Follow your doctor's directions. Learn how to correctly use … in place until it completely dissolves. Do not talk, swallow, chew, or move the film after placing it under your … interrupted breathing during sleep (sleep apnea) tooth/gum pain signs of your adrenal glands not working well (such as …
Medications
… attack), even though formoterol is usually used to cause a slower, longer-lasting effect. To treat an asthma attack, … as far as it will go in one direction and then turning it back as far as it will go in the other direction. Breathe … if you have any very serious side effects, including: chest pain fast/slow/irregular heartbeat severe dizziness fainting …
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… it for you. You insert the catheter —a thin, flexible, hollow tube—through the urethra into the bladder and allow the urine to drain out. It is done at scheduled times, … catheter. Catheterization If you are not circumcised, pull back the foreskin and keep it back during the procedure. …