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… make red blood cells and carry oxygen to all parts of the body. Children need iron for healthy growth and development, … sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron supply starts to decrease. It’s also when …
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… Some types of surgery also change the connection between your stomach and intestines. Having weight-loss surgery is a … are the types of weight-loss surgery? Depending on whether your weight-loss surgery is to make your stomach smaller or … It Is Done This type of surgery may be considered if your body mass index (BMI) is at least 40, or if it's at least 35 …
Medical tests
… a dye called contrast material is injected into a vein in your arm. A series of X-ray pictures is then taken at timed … have an enema the morning of the test) to make sure that your bowels are empty. If you are breastfeeding, you may … slight burning in your arm and flushing throughout your body. You may also notice a salty or metallic taste in your …
Medical tests
… Overview A chest X-ray is a picture of the chest that shows your heart, lungs, airway, blood vessels, and lymph nodes . A chest X-ray also shows the bones of your spine and chest, including your breastbone , your ribs, … from the back. The other view is taken from the side of the body. But other views may be needed, depending on what your …
Medical tests
… lymph node is the first node in a group of nodes in the body where cancer cells may move to after they have left the … cancer is normally one of the lymph nodes under the arm. Your doctor injects a blue dye or special tracer substance … and which lymph node is most likely to have cancer cells. Your doctor can see the dye or tracer with a special device. …
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… cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries can help you stabilize your knee and return to activity. You may have: … . For an autograft, the surgeon uses tendon tissue from your own body. This can be done safely. Often, part of the patellar …
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… is that when you breathe it, it replaces the oxygen in your blood . Without oxygen, cells throughout the body die, and the organs stop working. You can't see, smell, … Dizziness. Nausea. As carbon monoxide builds up in your blood , symptoms get worse and may include: Confusion …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … active medication (with hormones). It may also contain 7 reminder pills (without hormones) at the end of the pack. Take … headaches) trouble speaking weakness on one side of the body sudden vision changes (such as partial/complete …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … medication (hormones and folate). It also contains 7 reminder pills (without hormones, but with folate) at the end … confusion trouble speaking weakness on one side of the body sudden vision changes (such as partial/complete …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … medication (hormones and folate). It also contains 4 reminder pills (without hormones, but with folate) at the end … headaches trouble speaking weakness on one side of the body sudden vision changes A very serious allergic reaction …
