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Medical tests
… done to: Find a viral infection that is causing symptoms. Check a person after exposure to a virus. For example, a … risk of passing a serious viral infection on to her baby. Check if a person has immunity to a specific virus. How To … result . Another blood sample may need to be taken later to check again for a viral infection. Antibody titers that get …
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… health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you know . Answer yes or no to the following … multiple sclerosis, or diabetes. Yes No I know vaccines are checked for side effects. Yes No If you have answered ‘no’ … in people, it is first given to a small number of people to check the dose and its safety. It is then given to larger …
Health topics
… alert for new spots or skin growths and having your doctor check your skin regularly may help find skin cancer early … in the colour, shape, size, or appearance of a skin growth. Check for any area of skin that does not heal after an injury. Have your doctor check your skin during any other health examinations. Most …
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… and do a physical examination. The examination includes checking for tenderness, watching how you walk and stand, … tear or signs of tendinopathy. X-rays . These are used to check the heel bone. MRI scan . It may be used to check the tendon for signs of tendinopathy or a tendon tear. …
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… you to tense and relax the muscles protected by the splint. Check with your doctor or your physiotherapist or … back on. Be careful not to put the splint on too tightly. Check the skin under the splint every day. If you can't remove the splint, check the skin around the edges. Tell your doctor if you see …
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… Children age 3 and older often have their blood pressure checked during routine doctor visits. If your child's blood … to bring your child in again for another blood pressure check. The doctor might have your child wear a portable … pressure over 24 hours. Your child may need more tests to check for illnesses that may be causing high blood pressure. …
Medications
… your doctor, as well as the possible use of calcium and vitamin D to reduce this side effect. If you are at risk for … your doctor, as well as the possible use of calcium and vitamin D to reduce this side effect. If you are at risk for …
Medications
… less well. Some examples include: sucralfate, antacids, and vitamins/minerals that contain magnesium, aluminum, calcium, … your doctor, as well as the possible use of calcium and vitamin D to reduce this side effect. If you are at risk for … less well. Some examples include: sucralfate, antacids, and vitamins/minerals that contain magnesium, aluminum, calcium, …
Medications
… drink a lot of fluids and dress lightly. If you overheat, quickly look for a place to cool down and rest. Get medical … or antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or … drink a lot of fluids and dress lightly. If you overheat, quickly look for a place to cool down and rest. Get medical …
Medications
… grounds This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if … because it may cause the medication to be released too quickly and increase the risk of side effects. Other … because it may cause the medication to be released too quickly and increase the risk of side effects. Other …
