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… back to the lungs so it can be exhaled. If the RBC count is low (anemia), the body may not be getting the oxygen it … count is normal, the MPV can still be too high or too low. Why It Is Done A CBC may be done as part of a regular … use disorder , liver disease, a rare disorder of the bone marrow ( polycythemia vera ), and a rare disorder of …
Medications
… a viral infection of the liver. It works by stopping or slowing the growth of the virus. Chronic hepatitis infection … other liver problems (such as hepatitis C, cirrhosis) bone problems (such as bone disease, bone loss/osteoporosis, … hepatitis B virus levels, blood mineral levels, bone density tests) should be done before you start taking this …
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… Uses Raloxifene is used by women to prevent and treat bone loss (osteoporosis) after menopause. It slows down bone loss and helps to keep bones strong, making … with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as bone density tests, X-rays, height measurement, blood mineral …
Health topics
… Stages of Lyme Disease Birth Defects Hirschsprung's Disease Bone Disease Complications of Paget's Disease Osteotomy and Paget's Disease Paget's Disease of Bone Rheumatic Diseases Disease-modifying antirheumatic …
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… called an autoimmune disease . If your immune system makes low levels of antibodies, you may have a greater chance of … You can be born with an immune system that makes low levels of antibodies, or your system may make low levels … the treatment for certain types of cancer affecting the bone marrow. Check the treatment for Helicobacter pylori ( …
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… is surgery to join, or fuse, two or more vertebrae in the low back. The surgery is also called arthrodesis. There are different methods of spinal fusion. Bone is taken from elsewhere in your body or obtained from a … cord and/or the spinal nerves. It may be done as a follow-up after surgery that was done to treat problems such as …
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… is found in the liver , spleen , skeletal muscles, and bone marrow. Only a small amount of ferritin is found in the … ) is present. Check to see if iron treatment to raise or lower the iron level is working. How To Prepare In general, … as the pancreas or heart, can affect how the organ works. Low values Low ferritin levels often mean an iron deficiency …
Medications
… your doctor for more details. Use this medication and follow the dosing schedule exactly as directed by your doctor … weakness puffy face unusual weight gain thinning skin bone pain menstrual period changes mental/mood changes (such … counts, blood glucose/mineral levels, blood pressure, bone density tests, height/weight measurements, eye exams, …
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… in everyday living. Body composition The amounts of fat, bone and muscle in your body. Cardiorespiratory fitness The … disease Any disease that lasts a long time, progresses slowly, doesn't usually improve and is rarely cured … The range of motion (ROM) around a joint. This is what allows you to move easily. Doing flexibility activities helps …
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… amount of semen can also be measured. This is called motile density. pH. This is a measure of the acidity (low pH ) or alkalinity (high pH) of the semen. White blood … analysis are often ready within a day. Volume. A high or low semen volume may cause fertility problems. Liquefaction …
