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… deficiency may cause a buildup of homocysteine in the blood. Excess homocysteine may be released in the urine. What happens when you have homocystinuria? Babies born with … with homocystinuria may develop diseases of the heart and blood vessels at a young age. If homocystinuria is not …
Medications
… health needs. Uses Latanoprost is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle type) or … after each use. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same … During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with …
Medical tests
… Overview Tympanometry tests the movement of the eardrum when an ear infection or other middle ear problem is … tool into the child's ear. The tool changes the air pressure inside the ear and produces a clear tone. Then the … and the sound. The results of this test are used to help figure out what is going on in the ear. Why It Is Done …
Medications
… a normal effect of the drug and should not be mistaken for blood in your urine. Temporary hair loss may occur. Normal … of the hands/feet. The symptoms can be made worse by heat/pressure on your hands/feet. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, … and sunlamps. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. In children, radiation recall may occur in …
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… The muscles of the bladder and ureters, along with the pressure of urine in the bladder, prevent urine from flowing … But it can result in kidney damage if a child who has VUR gets a urinary tract infection. A urinary tract infection … child for signs of another UTI and only using antibiotics when your child gets a new infection. Surgery may be needed …
Medications
… as heart failure, fast/irregular heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. … Parkinson's disease history of alcohol/substance abuse low blood pressure breathing problems (such as asthma, emphysema) …
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… name of each medicine, the dose, how often you take it and when, and any special instructions (such as whether you take … some health conditions, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, don't make you feel sick. But medicine can lower …
Medications
… is a decongestant and works by narrowing the blood vessels in the nose to decrease swelling and … urinating (such as due to an enlarged prostate) high blood pressure (hypertension) heart/blood vessel disease (such as … liver disease This drug does not usually make you drowsy when used at recommended doses. However, this drug may make …
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… name): What will the medicine do (for example, decrease blood pressure)? Why do I need this medicine? Are there any other … How often should it be taken (for example, 3 times a day)? When? Should I take it with or without food? What should I …
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… you can use heat and cold therapy or take pain medicines to help relieve pain and make it easier for you to exercise and … And ask how to do strength exercises safely so you don't get hurt. Exercise books and videotapes can also show you … Quick Tips: Exercising Safely With Arthritis . What to do when your joints hurt If your joints hurt, try to rest them. …
