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… because they may need different treatment. If your doctor thinks that you may have another muscle or joint disease … and physical examination, your doctor may do: A complete blood count (CBC). An erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) … because they may need different treatment. If your doctor thinks that you may have another muscle or joint disease …
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… If the body tissues do not respond properly to insulin, the blood sugar level rises. Insulin resistance causes the … the liver to release too much sugar into the blood. Several things may increase insulin resistance, including: Family … the liver to release too much sugar into the blood. Several things may increase insulin resistance, including: Family …
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… to cell damage. LDH levels are measured from a sample of blood taken from a vein. Why It Is Done LDH levels help find … lymphoma is working. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor … lymphoma is working. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor …
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… But, sometimes NES are related to a problem like low blood sugar or the way the heart is working. One example of … depends on what is causing the seizures. Causes such as low blood sugar or infection are treated as needed. Counselling … But, sometimes NES are related to a problem like low blood sugar or the way the heart is working. One example of …
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… substitutes provide no energy, so they won't affect your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, these substitutes are … sugar alcohol. Sugar alcohols don't cause sudden spikes in blood sugar. But they do have some effect on it. Related … substitutes provide no energy, so they won't affect your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, these substitutes are …
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… This medication may rarely cause serious blood problems (such as agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia) … of the face/tongue/throat) severe dizziness trouble breathing This is not a complete list of possible side effects. … problems (such as agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia) breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive …
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… can't be stopped. The wound is big enough to need stitches. Blood vessels, nerves, tendons , ligaments , joints, or … stuck in the wound? The fish hook needs to be removed within the next 8 hours if possible. But depending on where … own. Yes Fish hook still in No Fish hook still in Do you think the fish hook may be stuck in a joint, bone, or muscle …
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… lowers or increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, or blood clots in the veins. Experts don't know for sure if … it. Testosterone can cause your body to make too many red blood cells. This can cause blood clots and other problems. General cautions for all …
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… results are called negative. Leukocyte test strip: No white blood cells (leukocytes) are found in the urine. Normal … results are called positive. Leukocyte test strip: White blood cells (leukocytes) are found in the urine. These … of a UTI, such as a burning sensation when urinating or blood in your urine, call your doctor even if the test …
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… Bile that leaks into the abdominal cavity. Injury to blood vessels in the belly, such as the major blood vessel carrying blood from the heart to the liver (hepatic artery). This is …