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… problems, such as cancer or a genetic clotting disorder. Pregnancy, hormonal birth control, and hormone therapy can … a risk of a painful complication called post-thrombotic syndrome . Anticoagulant medicine may help lower the risk of … problems, such as cancer or a genetic clotting disorder. Pregnancy, hormonal birth control, and hormone therapy can …
Medical tests
… values for the total number of each type of white cell. Pregnancy can change these blood values. Your doctor will … with you about normal values during each trimester of your pregnancy. Blood smear results Normal: Blood cells are … , alcohol use disorder, AIDS , lupus , and Cushing's syndrome . A large spleen can lower the WBC count. …
Medications
… the number of episodes of not being able to move ("on-off syndrome"). Bromocriptine is also used to treat high levels … is not recommended for stopping unwanted breast milk after pregnancy, miscarriage, or abortion because of possible … as peripheral vascular disease, Raynaud's disease) recent pregnancy (especially with high blood pressure) This drug …
Medications
… a certain inherited disease (multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 or MEN 2). While using this medication, tell … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. If you are planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, …
Medications
… cause a very serious condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). Get medical help right away if you have any … lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly … mothers who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may rarely develop symptoms including muscle …
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… with any problems concerning intimacy or your self-image. Pregnancy Women with ostomies can become pregnant. But talk … with any problems concerning intimacy or your self-image. Pregnancy Women with ostomies can become pregnant. But talk …
Medications
… birth defects or death in unborn babies if taken during pregnancy. It is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. Women must use 2 … due to the rapid destruction of cancer cells (tumor lysis syndrome). To lower your risk, your doctor may add a …
HealthLinkBC files
… to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 …
HealthLinkBC files
… to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 … to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 …
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… conditions (including splenic sequestration, acute chest syndrome, and aplastic crisis) can be fatal if not treated … are at risk for sickling-related problems and acute chest syndrome. Blood transfusions before surgery can prevent or … (vaso-occlusion) Blood transfusions can treat acute chest syndrome and leg ulcers. Frequent blood transfusions may …