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… health needs. Warning Pomalidomide can cause severe birth defects or death in unborn babies if taken during pregnancy. … pomalidomide may cause very serious blood clots (such as heart attack, stroke, blood clots in the legs/lungs). Get … of: kidney disease liver disease cigarette smoking heart disease (such as heart attack) blood clots stroke …
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… the same symptoms of a concussion as older children and adults. But sometimes it can be hard to tell if a small … walking. Not being able to pay attention. Symptoms in older adults Concussions in adults, 65 years of age and older, can also be dangerous. …
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… any age, but it is most shocking when it happens to young adults or athletes. While the media often highlight these … the result of ventricular tachycardia (a type of rapid heart rate) or other dangerous arrhythmias , which can be … arrhythmias and successfully restore a normal heartbeat. Because of the possible increased risk of sudden …
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… you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to … examples in adults are: Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS. Long-term alcohol and drug …
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… information about health conditions that often affect older adults: Alzheimer’s disease Cataracts: Should I have … surgery? Coronary artery disease Dementia Hearing loss in adults (HealthLinkBC File #71c) High blood pressure … and healthy aging for adults (HealthLinkBC File #68j) Heart healthy eating for people with high cholesterol …
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… for pictures of the Heimlich manoeuvre for babies and for adults. For tips to avoid choking, see preventing choking . … Injury, Age 3 and Younger . Head Injury, Age 4 and Older . Heart Attack and Unstable Angina . Poisoning . Seizures … his or her mouth. It is used in emergencies when someone's heart stops beating, or when he or she is not breathing …
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… and your baby closely. The doctor or midwife may do fetal heart monitoring to check your baby's condition. You may be … and your baby closely. The doctor or midwife may do fetal heart monitoring to check your baby's condition. You may be …
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… The baby is born too soon. Miscarriage or stillbirth. Birth defects, such as a cleft lip. Death early in life, mainly … The baby is born too soon. Miscarriage or stillbirth. Birth defects, such as a cleft lip. Death early in life, mainly …
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… fluid to suddenly build up in the stomach, chest, and heart area. Get medical help right away if you develop the … of the reproductive organs (such as ovary, breast, uterus) heart problems (such as heart failure, slow/irregular … multiple births (such as twins, triplets), or birth defects in an unborn baby. Discuss the risks and benefits …
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… caused by diabetes. These nerves control things like your heartbeat, blood pressure, sweating, digestion, urination, and sexual function. Heart and circulatory system problems Diabetic autonomic neuropathy may damage the nerves in the heart and circulatory system, causing a: Sudden drop in …