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… vein system and the veins in the esophagus enlarge to help blood flow through the liver. It also may be used to prevent … vein (varice). Banding the vein in this manner will cut off blood flow through the vein. It may be hard to use this … vein to close off and scar. When the vein is closed off, blood cannot flow through it. Risks Problems caused by …
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… your first trimester, you'll be weighed and have your blood pressure checked. Your urine may also be checked for … Options include: First-trimester screening. This includes blood tests and a certain type of ultrasound. These tests … these tests. Other tests you may have include tests for blood type, anemia, and HIV . You may be screened for …
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… The DASH diet is an eating plan that can help lower your blood pressure. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop … mL) jelly 1/2 cup (125 mL) orange juice Lunch 3 oz (85 g) skinless chicken breast 1 pita bread 1 tablespoon (15 mL) … 1 cup (250 mL) melon cubes High Blood Pressure: Nutrition Tips High Blood Pressure: Using …
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… needs. Uses Sucroferric oxyhydroxide is used to lower high blood phosphate levels in people who are on dialysis due to … kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, …
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… is used to treat a high level of potassium in your blood. Too much potassium in your blood can sometimes cause heart rhythm problems. Patiromer … serious side effects. Patiromer may cause a low magnesium blood level. Your doctor will check your level and prescribe …
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… breathing during sleep This medication may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you … medication may rarely cause a condition known as tardive dyskinesia. In some cases, this condition may be permanent. …
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… to use this medication regularly to keep your asthma under control, even during sudden asthma attacks or periods … to use this medication regularly to keep your asthma under control, even during sudden asthma attacks or periods …
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… will share event information during emergencies. If you are under an evacuation order or affected by fire, please …
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… Spanish Document Vietnamese Even before they learn and understand language, children feel emotions. They can tell … about your child’s emotions, you can help your child understand feelings like happy, sad, excited and angry. … you what they are feeling and why. Children learn how to understand their feelings and what to do about them by …
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… relax and contract; important for nerve functioning, blood clotting, blood pressure. Milk and milk products; canned fish with … found Iron Part of a molecule (hemoglobin) found in red blood cells that carries oxygen in the body; needed for …
