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… is life-threatening for both a mother and her fetus. During a seizure, the oxygen supply to the fetus is … prevent a seizure from happening again and to control your blood pressure. The doctor will wait until your health is stable …
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… bleeding. This is because the face and scalp have many blood vessels close to the surface of the skin. Often the … the wound. The bleeding does not stop or slow down with pressure. Blood is quickly soaking through bandage after … a child or other person in your care. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur …
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… that can damage the organs, such as diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or cancer. At least 18 years old, in most cases. …
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… your doctor may prescribe include: Aspirin or some other blood thinner to prevent blood clots. Statins and other medicines to lower cholesterol. Blood pressure medicines to lower blood pressure. Manage other … Atrial fibrillation. Carotid artery disease. Diabetes. High blood pressure. High cholesterol. If you have any of …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Nose injuries often occur during play, sports, car crashes, fights, and falls. Pain, … may be broken. This increases your risk of infection . A blood clot forms in the tissue that separates the nostrils ( … 20 minutes? Yes Has tried to stop nosebleed with direct pressure for at least 20 minutes No Has tried to stop …
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… your whole body. It can cause serious heart, bone, lung, blood, and brain problems. What causes it? Diabetes and high blood pressure are the most common causes. Other things that can …
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… while trying to pass stools. Straining can raise the pressure inside the eye ( intraocular pressure ). This can … the eyeball (conjunctiva), where it is absorbed into the bloodstream. This procedure lowers pressure inside the eye. … vision had been lost before surgery. Infection in the eye. High pressure in the eye, causing the space in the front …
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… normal. It causes a decrease in the amount of a gas in the blood. (This gas is called carbon dioxide, or CO2.) The … feet, or around the mouth. Chest tightness, fullness, pressure, tenderness, or pain. Other symptoms may occur less … , or pulmonary embolism . Rapid breathing occurs at a high altitude [above 2000 m (6500 ft) ]. Breathing faster …
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… 42 weeks of pregnancy you have a medical condition such as high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, or diabetes you have …
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… many conditions, including: Gallstones . Type 2 diabetes . High blood pressure . High cholesterol and triglycerides . Coronary …