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Medical tests
… that are important to many health problems. Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? Why It Is Done An … condition, number, and location of renal arteries before a kidney transplant. Look for a source of bleeding, such as an … for the test can cause water loss or direct damage to the kidneys. This is a special concern for people who have …
Medications
… health needs. Uses This medication is used to prevent disease caused by a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) in … side effects, including: fast/irregular heartbeat signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) A … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease liver disease Before having surgery, tell …
Health topics
… what steps to take next. The urethra, bladder, ureters, and kidneys are the structures that make up the urinary tract . … urine colour, including fluid balance, diet, medicines, and diseases. How dark or light the colour is tells you how much … bacteria get into the bladder by travelling up the urethra. Kidney infections . They usually occur when bacteria get …
Health features
… bugs that can bite people and pets and can sometimes spread diseases . A few are known to carry a bacterium that cause Lyme Disease. The BC Centre for Disease Control works in cooperation with local health …
Medications
… changes. Rituximab may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease in people who have current or past infection with … certain types of cancer (such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia). Rituximab belongs to a class … symptoms such as: low back/side pain (flank pain) signs of kidney problems (such as painful urination, pink/bloody …
Medications
… with diabetes, may increase your risk for developing heart disease. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with … sweating fast/irregular heartbeat dark urine signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) … angle) stomach/intestinal problems (such as blockage, chronic constipation, paralytic ileus) difficulty swallowing …
Health topics
… Basics What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is a disease that starts when the pancreas stops making enough of … These include the eyes, heart, blood vessels, nerves, and kidneys. Type 1 diabetes can occur at any age, but it … to serious problems. It can: Harm your eyes, nerves, and kidneys. Damage your blood vessels, leading to heart disease …
Medications
… your medical history, especially of: glaucoma heart failure kidney disease liver disease breathing problems (such as chronic obstructive lung disease-COPD, sleep apnea) personal …
Medications
… sex partners, infection with a sexually transmitted disease-STD, or use/abuse of drugs or alcohol. … daily with or without food. The dosage is based on your kidney function, medical condition, and response to … mental/mood changes (such as depression, anxiety) signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine, …
Medications
… Ganciclovir is an anti-viral drug. It is used to prevent disease caused by a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) in … changes (such as confusion, hallucinations) signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney problems a low number of blood cells (red or white …
