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… life, including the day or time. You may have other changes related to kidney failure. Talk with your doctor about what … as infection or clotting of the dialysis access . Encourage you to talk with your loved ones about end-of-life goals … around the dialysis access that can lead to a bowel blockage, but this is rare. Problems linked to hemodialysis may …
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… restore a normal heart rate when certain problems have damaged the heart's electrical system , which normally keeps … years after the pacemaker is implanted. These problems are related to the device or the leads. Most people do not have … no problem. I'm not ready to get a pacemaker. I'll keep taking my medicine and following my diet. Serena, age 55 I …
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… Babies' teeth usually start coming in around six months of age. Baby teeth are very important and your baby needs your help taking care of them. Babies and children need their teeth … your baby's teeth. When your child is three years of age, increase the amount of fluoride toothpaste to a small …
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… There is no cure for endometriosis. Hormone therapy or taking out tissue with laparoscopic surgery can ease pain. … relieves pain. When your menstrual periods stop at around age 50 (menopause) and your estrogen levels drop, … estrogen also makes your bones start to thin at a younger age. This raises your risk of osteoporosis later in life. …
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… - Oral Inhalation On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Medical Alert Pronunciation: … be increased if you have certain medical conditions or are taking other drugs that may cause QT prolongation. Before …
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… New Medicines: Questions to Ask the Doctor On this page: Overview Overview Ask the following questions if your … to make sure the medicine agrees with me? Questions about taking the medicine How is the medicine taken (for example, … I take it with or without food? What should I avoid while taking it (for example, certain foods, activities, other …
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… Phototherapy for Eczema On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … are a particular problem in people with eczema. Risks Risks related to phototherapy include: Skin cancer. Exposure to UV light may result in skin cancer. Skin damage. Exposure to UV light can cause sunburn and early aging …
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… Influenza Virus Vaccine Live - Nasal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: IN-floo-EN-za VYE-rus vak-SEEN Common … due to cancer). Children aged 2 to 17 years who are taking aspirin should not receive this vaccine due to the …
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… Penicillamine - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: PEN-i-SIL-a-meen Common Brand Name(s): … (such as zinc), take it at least 2 hours before or after taking penicillamine. Consult your doctor before taking any …
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… Hepatitis B On this page: Health Tools How It Spreads What … infection, called chronic hepatitis B. Over time, it can damage your liver. Babies and young children infected with the … infection. The risk of having a chronic infection is related to your age when you first become infected. The risk …
