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… don't have the energy to get through your day. But sleep problems that go on for a long time can affect your health. … before bedtime, such as drinking coffee, watching TV, or using the computer, can also affect how well you sleep. And … time. These conditions include: Sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is breathing that stops during sleep. The problem can be mild …
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… obvious sign of injury, but it can cause serious long-term problems or even death. Abusive head trauma often occurs … injuries may have symptoms such as: Seizures . Difficulty breathing or a change in breathing pattern. A slow heartbeat. Trouble hearing. …
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… to take their drugs. People who have fewer daily doses may be more likely to follow the treatment plan. Talk … or affects muscle control. What health risks come with using the medicine? Allergic or toxic reactions in the skin, … medicines, while often needed, may cause other health problems. Ask your doctor to discuss the short-term and …
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… or are not getting better within 5 minutes after you take a dose of nitroglycerin. Tell your doctor if you have angina symptoms during sex. Getting help for problems If you are having sexual problems, such as erectile dysfunction or vaginal dryness, …
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… screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware … rash on one side Do you think that a medicine could be causing the rash? Think about whether the rash appeared after … (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest …
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… is offered to all students in grade 9. This is a booster dose for children immunized against these diseases at a … called anaphylaxis. This may include hives, difficulty breathing or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If this … contact. The disease can result in very serious breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. …
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… IV medicines or epidural anesthesia. Massage and focused breathing are some of the non-medical options. Some people … methods of focused breathing. Imagery. This involves using your imagination to decrease your pain. For instance, … history. Let them know if you or a family member has had problems with anesthesia in the past. You can also talk to …
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… Battery fluid can eat through the lining of the stomach, causing pain and tenderness in the belly, nausea, and fever. … join across loops of the intestines and cause serious problems. Swallowing a magnet may cause symptoms similar to other abdominal problems, such as feeling sick to the stomach (nausea), …
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… emergency include headache, chest pain, trouble breathing, numbness, blurry vision, and confusion. What … can be caused by many things. These include other health problems, certain medicines, and not taking blood pressure … having symptoms that suggest that your blood pressure is causing a serious heart or blood vessel problem. Your blood …
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… call them "the pill." Combination pills release a regular dose of two hormones, estrogen and progestin. They prevent … pregnancy. Be sure to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines you take. Your doctor can … method that is right for you. What are the advantages of using combination pills for birth control? These pills work …
