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… long it takes blood to clot. A prothrombin time test can be used to check for bleeding problems. PT is also used to … factors. The absence of any of the clotting factors. Other substances, called inhibitors, that affect the clotting … test, unless your doctor tells you to. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, …
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… on a person's chest and breathing into their mouth. It's used in emergencies when someone's heart stops beating or … 1 second, and watch to see if the baby's chest rises while keeping the chin tilted. If the chest does not rise, tilt … child takes. Where can you learn more? Go to https://www.healthwise.net/patientEd Enter Y708 in the search box to …
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… a time. Fasting to detoxify the body. Some people fast because they believe it rids the body of toxins. But there is no evidence that toxic substances build up in a person whose liver and kidneys are … of the day. Experts don't agree on whether fasting is a healthy way to lose weight and keep it off over time. What …
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… Ectopic Pregnancy On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … if you are at risk. If you have symptoms of or are being treated for an ectopic pregnancy, avoid strenuous … doctor removes a part of the fallopian tube. The remaining healthy fallopian tube may be reconnected. This surgery is …
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… panel is a blood test that measures lipids —fats and fatty substances used as a source of energy by your body. Lipids include … . Your doctor may order a lipid panel as part of a regular health examination. Your doctor may use the results of this …
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… Overview When your child is not feeling well, he or she may not want anything to drink. This may … to avoid dehydration. Not drinking enough fluid can cause constipation. When the weather gets hot or when your … how many 240 mL (8 fl oz) bottles or cups of fluid your healthy baby or child needs each day. Feeding amount by …
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… Dry Socket On this page: Health Tools What is … as a wisdom tooth, has been removed (extracted). What causes it? Dry socket develops when the blood clot at the site … gauze or paste into the socket. He or she may also have you take pain medicine. How can you help prevent a dry …
Medications
… Methotrexate - Injection On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … on one side of the body severe headache neck stiffness mental/mood changes seizures This medication may lower your …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … is only effective in hospitalized patients who need supplemental oxygen or a mechanical ventilator to breathe. How To … any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid these substances in your diet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about …
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… Graves' Ophthalmopathy On this page: Health Tools What is … eyes up and down and from side to side What happens when you have Graves' ophthalmopathy? Graves' ophthalmopathy may … worse. To help reduce dryness and discomfort, you can use saline eye drops (artificial tears) during the day. And …
