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… changes. There is a small increase in the risk of getting blood clots. Your doctor will not prescribe these hormones if you have had blood clots before, have had breast cancer, or are older … use a nasal spray, or give yourself shots. You may have tests to check for side effects, such as high cholesterol, …
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… control many health problems, such as: Heart disease. High blood pressure. Type 2 diabetes. Some types of cancer. Is … body tells your brain that your stomach is empty and your blood sugar is low. This makes your stomach growl and gives … help control blood sugar and cholesterol. It keeps your intestines healthy and prevents constipation. Phytochemicals , …
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… muscle movements near the ear, changes in the ear canal, or blood flow (vascular) problems in the face or neck. You may … may include whiplash or a direct hit to the ear or head. Blood flow problems. These include carotid atherosclerosis , … the sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you now have in …
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… What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery Related … to be deformed. You have signs of damage to the nerves or blood vessels. Signs include numbness, tingling, a … swelling follows an injury, there also may be torn blood vessels or damaged nerves in the knee. Your doctor …
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… doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: blood vessel diseases (thromboangiitis obliterans) blood circulation disorders (cerebral or coronary … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as measuring intraocular pressure) should be …
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… belongs to a class of drugs known as anti-androgens (anti-testosterone). It works by blocking the effects of … have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results …
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… (triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It may also help to lower "bad" cholesterol (LDL). … triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as cholesterol/triglyceride levels, kidney/liver …
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… needs. Uses This medication is used to treat a type of high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial … breath and tiredness. It works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels (arteries) in the lungs and other parts of the … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood pressure) may be done while you are …
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… these effects. This medication may cause a serious drop in blood pressure, especially when starting this medication. … unusual arm/leg movements. This drug may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Weight … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood sugar, complete blood count, blood
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… caused by Shigella bacteria. These bacteria live in the intestine of infected persons and are highly infectious. What … of shigellosis include fever, diarrhea that may contain blood and/or mucous, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, … treatment. If you do have severe symptoms, such as blood in your stool or you are dehydrated, see your health …