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… of the stomach, pancreas , large intestine, liver, or lung. Low values If you are pregnant, a low level of hCG can mean an ectopic pregnancy or a … of the stomach, pancreas , large intestine, liver, or lung. Low values If you are pregnant, a low level of hCG can mean …
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… Wrap an elastic band around your upper arm to stop the flow of blood. This makes the veins below the band larger so it is easier to put a needle into the … a vein. You may get a small bruise at the site. You can lower the chance of bruising by keeping pressure on the site …
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… this procedure, the surgeon removes part of one of the toe bones, the phalangeal head, so that the toe can lie flat. … shoes depends on how quickly you recover. You may need a follow-up X-ray . Why It Is Done If you have severe pain in a … bleeding, and pain, which can occur after any surgery. Slow healing. Long-term (chronic) swelling of the affected …
Medications
… relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and cough. It helps heal acid damage to the stomach … you have any serious side effects, including: symptoms of a low magnesium blood level (such as muscle spasms, irregular … inhibitors (such as pantoprazole) may increase your risk of bone fractures, especially with longer use, higher doses, …
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… may often cause serious blood disorders (decreased bone marrow function leading to a low number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets). These effects can cause anemia, lower your body's ability to fight an infection, and …
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… you had a caesarean (C-section) , you may have pain in your lower belly and may need pain medicine for 1 to 2 weeks. … use tampons until your doctor says it is okay. Hold a pillow over your incision when you cough or take deep breaths. … episiotomy or perineal tear can take several weeks. Pelvic bone problems Recovery from pelvic bone problems , such as …
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… and get medical help right away if you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects: stomach/abdominal … used to relieve sudden pain. The naproxen starts to work slower than other naproxen products because of a special … (such as esomeprazole) may increase your risk for bone fractures, especially with longer use, higher doses, …
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… of bilirubin in a blood sample. Bilirubin is a brownish yellow substance found in bile . It is produced when the liver … are high, the skin and whites of the eyes may look yellow (jaundice). Jaundice may be caused by liver disease ( … anemia ), or blockage of the tubes (bile ducts) that allow bile to pass from the liver to the small intestine . …
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… spondylosis? Spondylosis is age-related change of the bones (vertebrae) and discs of the spine. These changes are … What causes it? As your body ages, the discs between the bones of the spine become stiffer and can break down. The bones also wear down and can grow bone spurs. What are the …
Medications
… use. Uses Vinblastine is used to treat cancer. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use … to be rescheduled if your white blood cell count is too low. Avoid getting this medication in your eye. If this … fast/pounding heartbeat abdominal/stomach pain bone/jaw pain severe headache hearing problems unusual …