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… regularly is so important. Retinopathy can also cause swelling of the macula of the eye. This is called macular … retinopathy be prevented? You can lower your chance of damaging small blood vessels in the eye by keeping your blood … a group of eye diseases that can cause blindness by damaging the optic nerve. Tonometry . This test measures the …
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… worse and can also cause the lining of the nose to swell or bleed. You can get dehydrated when you lose a lot of … If the epiglottis becomes inflamed or infected, it can swell and quickly block the airway. This makes it very hard … Gargle with warm salt water often. It can help reduce swelling and relieve discomfort. Gargle with ½ teaspoon (2.5 …
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… This means that your epilepsy medicine may not work as well. Some of these interactions can be dangerous. It is … surgery. Others, particularly children, may respond well to a special diet. If drugs do not control your or your … This means that your epilepsy medicine may not work as well. Some of these interactions can be dangerous. It is …
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… in public, private, and community water supplies and/or wells. Water suppliers must test fluoride levels in water. … to users and the public. If you have a private/domestic well, you should do a comprehensive chemical analysis that …
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… my contraception? Yes. Certain medications may affect how well your hormonal contraception works. Some may stop them … about your options. You may need to use a barrier method as well as your hormonal contraception. These include: Condoms …
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… pain with drainage, loss of movement in part of the face, swelling, and breakdown of the skin in the ear canal. … touch your ear, wiggle your earlobe, or chew. Redness or swelling in the ear canal. Drainage from the ear. Symptoms of … pain with drainage, loss of movement in part of the face, swelling, and breakdown of the skin in the ear canal. …
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… everyone has had a minor facial injury that caused pain, swelling, or bruising. Home treatment is usually all that's … or a fall. Pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may start soon after the injury. Acute injuries … or surgical hardware in affected area Is there any swelling or bruising? Yes Swelling or bruising No Swelling or …
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… the tissues to become stiff and the muscles to not work as well. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease … the tissues to become stiff and the muscles to not work as well. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease …
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… healthcare appointments during times when your toddler is well rested and not hungry Demonstrate what a health …
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… to treatment. Blood tests should be done often to check how well this medication is working and to decide the correct … treatment. If you have high blood pressure, it should be well controlled before beginning treatment with this … effect. Rarely, this medication may suddenly stop working well after a period of time because your body may make …
