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… High-Pressure Injection Wounds On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Puncture wounds caused by the … injuries, and possibly amputation. The risk of amputation increases if medical treatment is delayed for 6 hours or … substance into other tissues. Health risks that may increase the seriousness of your wound. Related Information …
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… Compensation by the Heart and Body On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Heart failure means that your … hormone and nervous systems try to make up for this. They increase blood pressure, hold on to salt (sodium) and water in the body, and increase the heart rate. These responses are the body's …
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… Acute Coronary Syndrome On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is acute coronary … start in the ambulance. You may be given aspirin and other medicines. In the hospital, the doctor will work right away … medicine. A heart-healthy lifestyle also helps lower your chance of a heart attack. This lifestyle includes taking …
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… Asthma: Controlling Cockroaches On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Exposure to cockroaches may increase asthma symptoms. Cockroaches leave behind particles … Clean up food spills right away. Keep your house dry. Increase ventilation to get rid of moisture. Don't leave …
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… Rehydration Solutions for Children On this page: Overview Related Information Overview When a child has diarrhea or is … of dehydration. As your child becomes dehydrated, thirst increases, and his or her mouth or eyes may feel or look … as usual. If your child develops signs of dehydration, increase the amount of fluid you are giving and see a health …
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… Oral Cancer On this page: Related Information What is oral cancer? … or oropharyngeal cancer. What puts you at risk? Things that increase your risk for oral cancer include using tobacco and … cancer cells and shrink tumours. Chemotherapy. These medicines kill fast-growing cells, including cancer cells …
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… Symptoms of High Blood Sugar On this page: Overview Related Information Overview High blood sugar … this range. The main symptoms of mild high blood sugar are: Increased thirst. Increased urination. Weight loss. Fatigue. Moderate to …
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… Fungal Nail Infections On this page: Related Information What is a fungal nail … that you apply to your nail. Antifungal pills give the best chance of curing a severe nail infection. But they may cost … that you apply to your nail. Antifungal pills give the best chance of curing a severe nail infection. But they may cost …
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… How Diabetes Causes Foot Problems On this page: Overview Related Information Overview When you have diabetes, your … be done when you are bathing or getting ready for bed. What increases your risk for problems? Things that increase your … watching what you eat, monitoring your blood sugar, taking medicines if prescribed, and getting regular exercise. Take …
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… Chronic Constipation On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Constipation may come and go … which can act like diuretics . Not getting enough activity. Medicines, such as antidepressants, water pills (diuretics), … to make it easier to pass stool. The other type (stimulant) increases movement in the intestine. Stool softeners. These …
