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… Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. TB … affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and reproductive organs. TB is curable. …
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… it hard to swallow. What causes it? Gastroesophageal reflux disease , or GERD, is the most common cause of esophagitis. … esophagitis. This includes people with HIV, diabetes, or kidney problems, as well as older adults and people who take … esophagitis. This includes people with HIV, diabetes, or kidney problems, as well as older adults and people who take …
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… bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia or von Willebrand's disease . A longer-than-normal PTT or APTT can be caused by liver disease, kidney disease (such as nephrotic syndrome ), or treatment … PTT or APTT can be caused by liver disease, kidney disease (such as nephrotic syndrome ), or treatment …
Medications
… and raising "good" cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In … (especially with fever or unusual tiredness) signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) This … your medical history, especially of: liver disease kidney disease alcohol use Before having surgery, tell your …
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… pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine) signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease intestinal disease (colitis) liver disease poor …
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… or ongoing medical conditions (such as lung or heart disease or diabetes, among others). Talk to your doctor … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease liver disease HIV infection To avoid … with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as liver tests, kidney tests) should be done while you are taking this …
Medications
… have any serious side effects, including: signs of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, loss of … doesn't go away, fever) easy bruising/bleeding signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease intestinal disease (colitis) Cefadroxil may …
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… pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine) signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease intestinal disease (colitis) liver disease poor …
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… is no injury or inflammation. The pain can be long-lasting (chronic). But fibromyalgia isn't life-threatening, and it … to counselling. This can help you cope with long-term (chronic) pain. Taking care of yourself. Good self-care … Many people with fibromyalgia have other joint or muscle diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus) that need …
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… plenty of fluids. Make water your first choice. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with your doctor … plenty of fluids. Make water your first choice. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, …