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… Overview One of the most important things you can do when you're pregnant is to avoid alcohol and drugs. During … motor skills Learning problems Heroin or opioids High blood pressure during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia) Bleeding in the …
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… rapid speech). Be especially watchful for these symptoms when a new antidepressant is started or when the dose is … cerebrovascular disease (such as stroke) high blood pressure history of severe/frequent headaches liver problems …
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… Vietnamese Hearing is one of our most important senses. It helps us to communicate, to be warned about danger and to be … hearing loss refers to hearing loss that was present when you were born due to genetics or other factors or … are the risks associated with hearing loss on older adults? When hearing loss remains untreated in older adults, they …
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… page: Overview Overview Choosing shoes when you have diabetes When you have diabetes, it's … custom-fitted shoes for people with diabetes who have pressure injuries on their feet or other foot problems. If … knee-highs, and garters can interfere with your blood circulation. Diabetes: Checking …
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… can happen even in a pregnancy that has been going well. When stillbirth occurs before labour, a doctor usually … A problem with the mother's health, such as diabetes , high blood pressure , or a blood-clotting problem. A problem with the …
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… your doctor will do medical/lab tests (such as complete blood count, liver function tests, EKG, pulse, eye exam) to … consulting your doctor. Your condition may become worse when this drug is stopped. Tell your doctor right away if … serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your …
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… may increase your risk of getting rare but very serious blood clots. It must not be used by women with a history of … risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the pill, … cyproterone on the menstrual cycle. This medication is used when other acne treatments have not worked. If taken daily …
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… Tachycardia: Should I Have Catheter Ablation? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … tiny and don't affect your heart's ability to do its job. When is catheter ablation done? Catheter ablation might be … Serious problems that might happen also include dangerous blood clots in the lungs. Death. Less than 1 out of every …
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… to a class of drugs known as nitrates. Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. This drug works by relaxing and widening blood … history, especially of: recent head injury anemia low blood pressure dehydration other heart problems (such as recent …
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… Your Risk Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment … Overview Supportive Care Self-Care Complementary Treatments Getting Support Condition … diagnosed? Your doctor may check for prostate cancer with a blood test called a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test . …