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Medications
… Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you … angle) stomach/intestinal problems (such as blockage, chronic constipation, paralytic ileus) difficulty swallowing … lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medical tests
… A C-peptide test measures the level of this peptide in the blood. It is generally found in amounts equal to insulin . … A person with type 2 diabetes can have a normal or high level of C-peptide. A C-peptide test can also help find … too much insulin will have a low C-peptide level but a high level of insulin. An insulinoma causes the pancreas to …
Health topics
… Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury (also known … (dialyzer) to: Remove wastes, such as urea , from the blood. Restore the proper balance of electrolytes in the … the body of daily excess fluid intake, such as swelling. High levels of potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). High …
Medications
… count) in people with long-term serious kidney disease (chronic kidney failure) and people receiving chemotherapy … effects. Darbepoetin alfa may sometimes cause or worsen high blood pressure, especially in patients with long-term … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Health topics
… for Diarrhea Capsaicin Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, and Blood Sugar Cardiac Cachexia Caregiving: Using a Bedside … in the Digestive Tract Celiac Disease Cholecystitis Chronic Constipation Chronic Pancreatitis: Pain Management … Groin Problems and Injuries Heartburn Heartburn During Pregnancy Heartburn Symptom Record Heartburn: Changing Your …
HealthLinkBC files
… The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children … Illicit drug users and their sexual partners. Those with chronic liver disease, hepatitis C, or a liver transplant. … Those who have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products. Those who are HIV positive. Inmates …
Healthy eating
… Introduction Gout is a type of arthritis. It occurs when high levels of uric acid cause crystals to form in your … (e.g. diuretics) and medical conditions (e.g. high blood pressure) can affect how much uric acid your body … high blood cholesterol type 2 diabetes heart disease chronic kidney disease genitourinary (urinary and …
Medications
… is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood … atrioventricular block) breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema) kidney disease liver disease … stop this medication and tell the doctor right away. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
Medications
… Warning This medication can raise your blood pressure. High blood pressure can increase your risk of serious (even … enlarged prostate breathing problems (such as sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) diabetes If you … medication should not be used in women, especially during pregnancy or breast-feeding. It may harm an unborn or …
Medications
… cancers (such as mantle cell or marginal zone lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, … pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Your doctor may control your blood pressure with … may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor should order a pregnancy test before you start this medication. Men and …
