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Medications
… with little or no factor IX (due to hemophilia B, Christmas disease). Factor IX is a protein normally found in the blood … After first receiving this medication in a hemophilia treatment center or hospital, some people may be able to … loss) This medication may rarely cause blood clots (such as pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart attack, deep vein …
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… The extra breast tissue usually goes away without treatment within a year or two. It can feel uncomfortable. … it causes pain or worry, talk with your doctor. There are treatments that can help. Check Your Symptoms Do you have a … have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain …
Medical tests
… a CT scan may find include infection, lung cancer , a pulmonary embolism , and an aneurysm . It also can be used … bleeding in the belly, diverticulitis , inflammatory bowel disease , and appendicitis . Urinary tract. A CT scan of the … gland , or pancreas . A CT scan of the chest shows a pulmonary embolism , fluid in the lungs, or infection. An …
Medications
… should have a tuberculosis (TB) skin test before and during treatment with this medication. Tell your doctor if you have … of age or older and have at least one risk factor for heart disease. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with … in certain patients in the hospital who need supplemental oxygen (including patients on a mechanical ventilator). How …
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… typhoid vaccine? The vaccine helps protect against typhoid disease, an infection caused by typhoid bacteria. The … the vaccine An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment A stomach illness with nausea and vomiting Chronic inflammatory bowel disease; or If you are pregnant …
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… ear. Symptoms often get better or go away with home treatment. Check Your Symptoms Do you have a problem with … child may be different than in a young child or baby . Yes Disease or medicine that causes immune system problems No … alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home Treatment You have answered all the questions. Based on your …
Medications
… This drug does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, hepatitis B, gonorrhea, syphilis). … The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, and other medications you may be taking. Be sure … medications used to treat erectile dysfunction-ED or pulmonary hypertension (such as sildenafil, tadalafil). …
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… to feel cold. You're under a lot of stress or feel tired. Chronic stress or anxiety can cause your nervous system to … have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain … alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home Treatment You have answered all the questions. Based on your …
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… for overall health and can help to prevent and treat many chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Moving more and sitting a … on physical activity for general health and various chronic conditions, which are intended to be used with a …
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… the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Early treatment can help prevent most problems. Babies born with PKU need to start treatment soon after birth. What causes it? Phenylketonuria … (PKU) is passed down through families. To have the disease, a baby must get (inherit) the PKU gene from both …
