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… in one or both legs. Sometimes it causes no symptoms. Defects or fractures in the wing-shaped parts can have … in one or both legs. Sometimes it causes no symptoms. Defects or fractures in the wing-shaped parts can have …
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… Problems Sexually Transmitted Diseases Chlamydia Congenital Syphilis Genital Herpes Genital Warts (Human …
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… a drug which has caused severe (possibly fatal) birth defects when used during pregnancy. If lenalidomide is taken … cause blood clots (such as pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis). You may be at increased … and for 4 weeks after stopping this drug. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… birth, Down syndrome, a head injury, and other problems. Adults may develop strabismus from eye or blood vessel … lazy eye (amblyopia), misaligned eyes (strabismus), and defects in visual acuity in children younger than 5 years of … lazy eye (amblyopia), misaligned eyes (strabismus), and defects in visual acuity in children younger than 5 years of …
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… usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with weakened immune systems can be more … deafness, or brain damage. About 1 in every 3,000 adults with chickenpox will die from the infection. Chickenpox can cause birth defects if the mother gets chickenpox while she is pregnant, …
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… fullness in the throat or chest. Breathlessness or a rapid heartbeat. Light-headedness or dizziness . Sweaty or cold, … Substance use problems. A physical problem, like heart or lung disease. A complete medical checkup may be … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… specific health needs. Warning Ribavirin may cause birth defects and/or death in unborn babies that are exposed to it … for more information. Patients with certain types of heart disease should not use ribavirin because it can lower … to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Older adults may be at greater risk for anemia while using this …
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… sure to talk to your doctor or midwife. Explore more Birth Defects Testing Labour and Delivery Pregnancy Birth Defects Testing Labour and Delivery Pregnancy Premature … sure to talk to your doctor or midwife. Explore more Birth Defects Testing Labour and Delivery Pregnancy Related …
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… side effects are rare. But there have been cases where the heart has been damaged or a second cancer such as leukemia … has developed. Some chemotherapy drugs can cause birth defects, so it's important to talk to your doctor about … side effects are rare. But there have been cases where the heart has been damaged or a second cancer such as leukemia …
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… medical conditions, such as peripheral arterial disease , heart failure , diabetes , or kidney disease. … about the same? Swelling is not getting worse Do you have heart failure? Yes Heart failure No Heart failure Do you … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
