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… (say "hy-per-TROH-fik kar-dee-oh-my-AWP-uh-thee") happens when the heart muscle grows too thick. The heart gets bigger … problems. But in some people: The heart doesn't get enough blood and oxygen, which can cause chest pain. A fast, slow, … need to. Manage other health conditions such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Get checkups as often as your …
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… of the hands/feet This medication may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell … heart disease (such as congestive heart failure) high blood pressure kidney disease stomach or abdominal problems … unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your …
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… foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in vegetables and fruit, whole grain foods, nuts and seeds, and … prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can help: Lower your blood cholesterol level Control your blood sugar levels Keep … High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and your health (#68c) Iron in foods …
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… surname or include two surnames, hyphenated or combined together. You can also give your baby one or more middle … enrolment in MSP. Prescription drug coverage Do you need help with prescription drug costs? If you're not signed up … place of birth, and sex Child's birth registration number When you do this, your baby will be registered for the CCTB …
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… (AUA) has developed the following questionnaire to help men determine how bothersome their urinary symptoms are … you found that you stopped and started again several times when you urinated? Over the past month, how often have you … to begin urination? Over the past month, have you had to get up to urinate during the night? Give a score to the …
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… caused by pneumocystis can make it hard to breathe and to get enough oxygen into the blood. Pneumocystis pneumonia, or PCP, is the most common … to check the strength of your immune system and to help your doctor decide if you need to take drugs to prevent …
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… drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. … by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily when you wake up. Swallow this medication whole with a half … pharmacist your medical history, especially of: low blood pressure This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana …
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… a doctor before trying any of these methods, especially when being treated for a medical condition, such as high blood pressure. Postural management methods that use gravity to …
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… regulate or control the levels of glucose (sugar) in your blood. This results in too much or too little sugar in your … Type 2 Diabetes? Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes occurs when you're unable to produce your own insulin. If you have … disease, stroke, kidney disease, eye damage, high blood pressure, and nerve damage. To learn more, see: Diabetes and …
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… the inner ear. Long-term medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes, or other problems with … and conversations are hard to understand, especially when there is background noise. Your ability to hear and …
