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… foods. It is needed to form healthy cells, especially red blood cells. Folic acid supplements may come in different … that can cause low folate levels include poor diet, pregnancy, alcoholism, liver disease, certain … and herbal products). Folic acid is safe to take during pregnancy when used as directed. It is included in prenatal …
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… Overview Carbohydrate counting can help you control your blood sugar. It helps you know the amount of sugar and … carbohydrates throughout the day can help you prevent high blood sugar. Testing your blood sugar after meals can … carbohydrates throughout the day can help you prevent high blood sugar. Testing your blood sugar after meals can …
Medical tests
… (BNP) test measures the amount of the BNP hormone in your blood. BNP is made by your heart and shows how well your … bruise may form at the site. Results Normal BNP values are higher in women than in men. BNP values normally increase … level means that you probably don't have heart failure. A higher-than-normal BNP level means that you might have heart …
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… control pills and estrogen. These can increase the risk of blood clots in the leg, which may cause pain or swelling. Calcium channel blockers, which are used to treat high blood pressure. These can cause leg swelling. … swelling. Calcium channel blockers, which are used to treat high blood pressure. These can cause leg swelling. …
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… Overview A glycohemoglobin test, or hemoglobin A1c, is a blood test that checks the amount of sugar (glucose) bound … red blood cells, such as the second or third trimester of pregnancy, a recent blood loss or a blood transfusion, … red blood cells, such as the second or third trimester of pregnancy, a recent blood loss or a blood transfusion, …
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… What is an abortion? Abortion is the early ending of a pregnancy. This can be done with medicines (medical … You have chest pain, are short of breath, or cough up blood. Call your doctor now if you have any of these … by pain medicine, rest, or heat Fever of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher Vomiting lasting more than 4 to 6 hours Sudden belly …
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… of changes the body goes through to prepare for a possible pregnancy. About once a month, the lining of the uterus … sperm and attaches to the lining of the uterus (implants), pregnancy begins. If the egg isn't fertilized or a … period can last about 4 to 6 days. Most of your menstrual blood loss happens during the first 3 days. This is also …
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… some risk factors for coronary artery disease, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, may be related to certain inherited genes . …
Medications
… weight gain. Epirubicin may cause certain severe blood and bone marrow disorders (low or abnormal red blood … is given with certain anti-cancer drugs (especially in high doses) or radiation treatment. Consult your doctor for … may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor should order a pregnancy test before you start this medication. Women using …
Medications
… your medical history, especially of: alcohol use certain blood conditions (porphyria) diabetes liver disease … bones (osteomalacia). Discuss this with your doctor. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly … unless directed by your doctor. If you are planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, …
