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… how much calcium is absorbed from the foods you eat. Your body naturally absorbs more calcium during times of bone growth, such as during childhood and pregnancy. Having enough vitamin D helps your body better …
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… blood. Cholesterol is a type of fat. It's needed for many body functions, such as making new cells. It's made by your … doesn't cause symptoms in most people. It's usually found during a blood test that measures cholesterol levels. How is … two types of treatment for high cholesterol are lifestyle changes and medicines called statins. The goal of treatment …
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… of sleep each day. Sleep gives your brain a little holiday. During this break, your brain has time to: Grow and repair … your energy level and your mood, sleep debt affects your body in lots of other ways. For example: You may feel pain … you from sleeping well. And without enough sleep, your body can't fight the illness as well. Getting help If you …
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… in time. Pelvic floor weakness. Age, being overweight, pregnancy, childbirth, and surgery are all things that can … It can also result in uterine prolapse . Doing daily Kegels during and after pregnancy may prevent or help treat … It can also result in uterine prolapse . Doing daily Kegels during and after pregnancy may prevent or help treat …
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… used to temporarily treat cough, chest congestion, fever, body aches, and stuffy nose symptoms caused by the common … you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as confusion, hallucinations) shaking … problems urinating, trouble sleeping, or confusion. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only if …
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… medication is used to temporarily treat cough, stuffy nose, body aches, and other symptoms (such as fever, headache, … you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as confusion, hallucinations) shaking … problems urinating, trouble sleeping, or confusion. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only if …
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… you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as confusion, psychosis, hallucinations, … including: difficult/slow/shallow breathing (especially during sleep) A very serious allergic reaction to this drug … the side effects of this drug, especially headaches. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… medication to avoid accidentally getting it in your eyes. During the first few weeks of using tretinoin, your acne … scaling, mild burning, or worsening of acne may occur during the first 2-4 weeks of using the medication. These … on the skin have decreased before using tretinoin. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… strange feeling on the skin of the arms/legs mental/mood changes (such as confusion, psychosis, seizures) difficulty … to a bacteria called C. difficile. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has … effects of this drug, especially kidney problems. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… your dentures. Continue to consult your dentist regularly during the fitting process. Follow your dentist's … dizziness drowsiness slow/shallow breathing mental/mood changes (such as confusion, nervousness) shaking seizures … be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
