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… medicines on the day of surgery, do so using only a sip of water. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia … Risks The possible risks from a breast biopsy include: An infection at the biopsy site. An infection can be treated … medicines on the day of surgery, do so using only a sip of water. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia …
Medications
… Take all other medications (such as medications to prevent infection) prescribed by your doctor exactly as directed. … the immune system, it may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or make any infection you have worse. Tell your …
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… periods may be a sign of a serious problem, such as an infection or cancer. How are they diagnosed? Your doctor … examination, your doctor will check for signs of disease, infection, and abnormal growths. If needed, your doctor may … from your cervix or vagina. This can look for signs of infection. A Pap or HPV test. This screens for cervical …
Medical tests
… (or unconjugated) bilirubin. This form doesn't dissolve in water. (It is insoluble.) Indirect bilirubin travels through … (or conjugated) bilirubin. Direct bilirubin dissolves in water. (It is soluble.) It's made by the liver from indirect … levels of bilirubin in the blood may be caused by: Some infections, such as an infected gallbladder, or …
Medical tests
… Your doctor may ask you to not eat or drink anything except water for 9 to 14 hours before your blood test. In most cases, you are allowed to take your medicines with water the morning of the test. Fasting is not always needed, … Your doctor may ask you to not eat or drink anything except water for 9 to 14 hours before the tests. In most cases, you …
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… down your feeding tube at a time. Flush the tube with water before and after you put each medicine down your tube. … know about caring for your tube. Flush the tube with warm water before and after feedings or giving medicines. You can use a syringe to push water through the tube. Clean the end (opening) of the tube …
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… is largely metabolized (broken down into carbon dioxide and water) by the liver for removal by the lungs and urine. When … with an empty stomach. Body size Larger bodies have more water than smaller bodies to dilute alcohol. This means that … drinking the same amount include: Women's bodies have less water - 50% compared to 60% for men Women have smaller …
HealthLinkBC files
… less severe and last a shorter time compared to influenza infection. When should seniors get the influenza vaccine? It … disease. The pneumococcal vaccine protects against infections of the brain, bloodstream, lungs and ear. It is … not need a booster dose. For information about pneumococcal infection and the vaccine, see HealthLinkBC File #62b …
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… containing a steroid to reduce inflammation. Using saltwater washes (saline nasal lavage or irrigation) to keep the … with medicine and home treatment to prevent future sinus infections. A second surgery and future sinus infections may … containing a steroid to reduce inflammation. Using saltwater washes (saline nasal lavage or irrigation) to keep the …
Medications
… Warning Mycophenolate may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious … occurs, wash the affected skin area well with soap and water or rinse your eyes with plain water. Consult your pharmacist for details. Since this drug …
