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… certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This … have diabetes, this drug may make it harder to control your blood sugar. Check your blood sugar regularly as directed …
Medications
… Uses This medication is used to treat or prevent serious blood cell disorders (such as thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, … Lab and/or medical tests (such as kidney function, complete blood count, folic acid antagonist blood levels) should be … 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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… a problem such as hip or back pain. An abnormal X-ray or blood test may lead the doctor to discover this disease. To … of your whole body to find out which bones are affected. Blood and urine tests. The most important one for diagnosing Paget's disease is a blood test for alkaline phosphatase, an enzyme made by bone. …
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… vaccine . Babies immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of hepatitis B … B spread? Hepatitis B is spread by contact with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. … Hepatitis B is also spread by sharing items that may have blood on them such as toothbrushes, razors, dental floss, …
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… Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … or 'bad' cholesterol Having high LDL cholesterol can block blood vessels over time and lead to a heart attack or … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
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… pale. These signs are usually seen only in children A red, spotty, lace-like rash may appear on the arms and may spread … developing baby. The disease can also be spread through blood or blood products. If you have fifth disease, you will be …
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… there may be a small tube in each breast to help drain blood and fluid for the first couple of days. If your doctor … of reduction was done. Less often, damage to the breast's blood supply may occur during surgery. This may delay the … during surgery. Infection. Reaction to the anesthesia. Blood clots in large veins travelling up to the heart and …
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… inflammatory condition that affects the arteries that carry blood to the head. Giant cell arteritis is more dangerous … PMR. Your doctor may order tests too. These may include: Blood tests such as sedimentation rate and C-reactive … can show if you have inflammation in your body. Complete blood count. This test can show if you have anemia , which …
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… function, for three months or more. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the main causes of chronic kidney disease … disease, which means the kidneys cannot effectively filter blood on their own. When this happens, people can be treated …
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… and vaginal discharge that may be watery and mixed with blood. This discharge will become clear after a couple of … or ovaries (pelvic infection). Bleeding (hemorrhage). Blood collecting in the uterus (hematometra). Tearing of the … and vaginal discharge that may be watery and mixed with blood. This discharge will become clear after a couple of …
