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… throat, checking your skin, and pressing on your belly. Blood tests to help confirm the diagnosis include: Mono … in the course of the infection ( false negative ). Complete blood count. This may be done to help rule out other … least a few weeks. If you know you have mono, don't donate blood. There's a chance of spreading the virus through blood …
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… used? Non-insulin medicines for diabetes help you control blood sugar. You take oral medicines by mouth. Some … Each type works in a different way to help you control your blood sugar. For example, some types of non-insulin … medicines help your body make insulin to lower your blood sugar. Others lower how much insulin your body needs. …
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… by making your heart beat stronger and by relaxing certain blood vessels so that the amount of blood that is pumped from the heart is increased. This … present, do not use the liquid. Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely. Dosage is based on your …
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… whips back and forth. This can cause tears in brain tissue, blood vessels, and nerves. The child's brain slams against … neck muscles that don't hold up the head well. Delicate blood vessels in their brains. Possible problems from brain … examination to look for signs of injury and increased blood pressure. Do imaging tests such as a CT scan or an MRI …
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… lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") cholesterol in the blood. Trans fat is found in many processed foods made with … for people who are at risk for or already have high blood pressure. Try to limit how much sodium you eat to less … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal …
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… care professional. This drug may also be used for high blood pressure. How To Use This medication is given by … or fullness in the ears, decreased hearing/deafness) black/bloody stools stomach/abdominal pain vomit that looks like … salt/mineral levels (such as sodium, potassium) in your blood. Your doctor may tell you to use more salt, eat …
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… present, do not use the liquid. Learn how to store and discard medical supplies safely. Use this medication regularly … have serious side effects. This medication may rarely cause blood clots (such as pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart … when used at high doses. You may be at increased risk for blood clots if you have a history of blood clots, …
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… medication is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs/arms (intermittent … drugs known as hemorrheologic agents. It works by helping blood flow more easily through narrowed arteries. This … them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. …
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… needs. Uses This medication is used in combination with "blood thinners" such as warfarin to keep clots from forming … that can cause strokes, heart attacks, or blocked blood vessels in the lungs (pulmonary embolisms). … them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. …
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… specific health needs. Uses Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on … kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your … them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. …
