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… viruses when blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body … and your test results. The health care provider may also try to determine whether the person’s blood or body fluid …
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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 … of the heart Helps find the cause of unexplained chest pain or pressure, or shortness of breath Checks for signs of … for narrowing or blockages Checks blood flow Heart Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? Questions to ask your doctor …
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… inflamed or infected. This can cause tenderness, cramps, or pain in the belly. Not everyone who has these pouches gets … colon wall. What are the symptoms? Belly pain, often in the lower left side, is the most common symptom of … with antibiotics, pain medicines, and diet changes. You can try home treatment, such as a heating pad, for pain. To …
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… pharmacist before giving any product to a child. Always follow the directions on the "Drug Facts" label. This label … your doctor. Talk to your child's doctor before switching back and forth between doses of acetaminophen and ibuprofen. … or ibuprofen. If you are giving your child fever or pain medicine (such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen), don't …
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… had a heart attack, there are many things you can do to slow coronary artery disease and reduce your risk of future … "ANN-juh-nuh" or "ann-JY-nuh"), which most often is chest pain or discomfort or a strange feeling in the chest. … more likely than men to have other symptoms like nausea and back or jaw pain. Angina Angina symptoms include chest pain …
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… nervous system sends nerve impulses that increase blood flow to your penis. Causes of erection problems may include: … 72 hours for long-acting tadalafil) and you have chest pain. Do not take nitroglycerin. Make sure all the doctors … if erection problems occur: With any type of injury to the back, legs, buttocks, groin, penis, or testicles. With other …
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… during your second and third trimesters. This may help lower your risk of preterm labour. But if you're pregnant … in your lower belly. A persistent, dull ache in your lower back, pelvic area, lower belly, or thighs. Changes in your … You have bleeding or spotting from your vagina. You have painful or frequent urination or your urine is cloudy, …
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… make sure that your child is growing and developing as they should. Your doctor can help you know what milestones to … certain jobs or get experience by working or volunteering. Try to understand the issues your teen faces. You may … weight. Help your teen to build up an exercise routine slowly. For example, plan a short daily walk to start. Have …
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… called ulcers. This can result in symptoms such as belly pain and diarrhea. Crohn's disease can affect any part of … with Crohn's disease and you have one or more of the following: New or worse belly pain. Fever. Severe dehydration . … used as long-term treatment to keep symptoms from coming back. Immune modulators. You may take these if other …
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… professional. When you are finished, you give the cup back. How long the test takes The test will take just a few … quick sting or pinch. Urine test In most cases, there is no pain with collecting a urine sample. Risks Blood test There … of the stomach, pancreas , large intestine, liver, or lung. Low values If you are pregnant, a low level of hCG can mean …
