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Medical tests
… Risks Results Test Overview A myelogram uses X-rays and a special dye called contrast material to … department of a hospital. You will need to take off jewellery that might be in the way of the X-ray picture. You … Over time, exposure to radiation may cause cancer and other health problems. But in most cases, the risk of getting …
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… of the treatment? Medicine or hormone treatment works very well for some causes of infertility, such as failure to ovulate. But it … Infertility Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… your doctor will order individual blood tests based on your health. Sometimes a panel (or group of tests) may be needed. Glucose is a type of sugar your body uses for energy. Electrolytes keep your body's fluids in … in the blood. They also filter out waste and other unneeded substances from the blood. The liver helps with digestion …
Medications
… Loperamide - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … blood in the stool, fever, or an uncomfortable fullness/swelling of the stomach/abdomen, or if you think you may have …
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… tobacco smoke during pregnancy are more likely to have health problems. Smoking during pregnancy increases the … such as a cleft lip. Death early in life, mainly because of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). A baby with a … smoke will quit and restart many times before they stop for good. Each time you start smoking again, think about why you …
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… Apixaban - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … confusion, chest pain, trouble breathing, pain/warmth/swelling in the legs. People taking this medication may bleed …
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… But they can help you be more organized and have healthy interpersonal relationships. Here are some ideas you … be said out loud. If you have a problem with your temper, use this same "stop and think" method. If this does not … Romito MD - Family Medicine Louis Pellegrino MD - Developmental Pediatrics Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: …
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… spine can change how the spinal cord functions and cause pain, stiffness, numbness, or weakness in the neck, … of your spine show that your spinal cord or nerves are being tightly squeezed, your doctor is likely to recommend … Neck Pain Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… diet can provide all the nutrients you need for a healthy pregnancy. If you eat a vegetarian diet, pay special … in your diet. Iron from plant foods is not absorbed as well as iron from meats. Eat foods that contain vitamin C to … iron from a meal. Get plenty of calcium. If you don't use milk or other dairy products, be sure to get calcium …
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… A good place to start is to ask a simple question: What's keeping you from coping better with stress? Knowing what's … can do it anywhere, and it doesn't take much time. You can use online videos, scripts, or a teacher to guide you … Management Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Heather Quinn MD - Family …
