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Medical tests
… may be done to: Find out why a peptic ulcer keeps coming back. Check for certain diseases, such as tumours of the … a large portion of the intestines (small bowel resection). Low levels Low gastrin levels may be caused by hypothyroidism . Related …
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… can help prevent tension in your neck, shoulders, and upper back muscles. If your headaches seem to be related to … all the time, not just when you have a headache or back pain. Here are some things you can do. Keep your back in the … back posture is to keep the right amount of curve in your lower back—not too curved and not too flat. Use good sitting …
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… the size of heart chambers Checks for problems with blood flow or structure of the heart Cardiac CT scan Makes pictures … the heart Cardiac perfusion scan Makes pictures of blood flow to the heart muscle Checks for coronary artery disease … of the heart Helps find the cause of unexplained chest pain or pressure, or shortness of breath Checks for signs of …
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… . The two upper chambers are called the atria. The two lower chambers are called the ventricles. The heart is … or rhythm can change when you are under stress or having pain. Your heart may beat faster when you have an illness or … say no.) Yes Unconscious now No Unconscious now Are you back to your normal level of alertness? After passing out, …
Medications
… food as directed by your doctor, usually once a day. Swallow the medication whole with a full glass of liquid. Do not … Dry mouth, dry eyes, headache, constipation, stomach upset/pain, dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, or blurred vision … kidney infection (such as burning/painful urination, lower back pain, fever) Get medical help right away if you have …
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… Dry mouth, dry eyes, headache, constipation, stomach upset/pain, dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, or blurred vision … of kidney infection (such as burning/painful urination, lower back pain, fever) Get medical help right away if you have …
Medications
… weakens bones (Paget's disease). This medication helps to reduce bone pain and may prevent long-term complications from this disease. Risedronate works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce …
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… gotten the object out, because a scratched cornea may feel painful and as though something is still in the eye. Most … may require workers to use protective eyewear to reduce the risk of foreign objects or substances or body … If the object is on the white part of the eye or inside the lower lid, wet a cotton swab or the tip of a twisted piece …
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… through the spinal canal from the base of the brain to the lower back. These nerves allow us to feel, to move, and to control … spine can change how the spinal cord functions and cause pain, stiffness, numbness, or weakness in the neck, arms, …
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… What is golfer's elbow? Golfer's elbow is pain or soreness in the inner part of the elbow from … stress on your muscles, joints, or other tissues without allowing them to recover. Golfer's elbow is seen most often in … shots. These are shots of medicine into the painful area to reduce swelling. A steroid shot may help relieve pain for a …
