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… Bowel Obstruction On this page: Related Information What is a bowel … nose and down into your stomach. The tube is connected to low suction that removes fluids and gas and helps relieve … needed when the intestine is completely blocked or when the blood supply is cut off. You may need a colostomy or an …
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… Soy for Menopause Symptoms On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Soy is high in isoflavones. Isoflavones are a type of … can't be considered safe until more research is done. Related Information Menopause and Perimenopause Menopause: …
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… Phobias On this page: Related Information What is a phobia? … a phobia of heights, you might first imagine yourself in a high place, such as a balcony on the 10th floor of a … are less. Next, you would try going onto a balcony on a lower floor and do the exercise to help you relax. Finally, …
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… of Spinal Cord Injuries On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can … Injury Association (ASIA) classifies these injuries as follows: A (complete). There is no feeling or movement of the … sacral area can also affect bowel and bladder control. The higher the damage occurs on the spinal cord, the more of the …
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… given to the child. If you are unsure if your child swallowed the full dose of the medication or if your child spits … weight. Follow the doctor's instructions carefully. The blood pressure and heart rate should be monitored for 2 … (such as agitation) This product may cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially if your child is sick, not …
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… medication is not approved for the treatment of dementia-related behavior problems. Discuss the risks and benefits of … and response to treatment. Your doctor may start you at a low dose and slowly increase your dose based on your … changes yellowing eyes/skin signs of extreme changes in blood sugar levels (such as unusual hunger, weakness, …
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… Eye Anatomy and Function On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The eye is shaped like a round … Small muscles attached to the lens can change its shape, allowing the eye to focus on objects at varying distances. … with a special layer of cells (the retina): millions of highly sensitive nerve cells that convert light into nerve …
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… specific health needs. Uses Sildenafil is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). … and widening the blood vessels in your lungs which allows the blood to flow more easily. Decreasing high blood … chance of developing NAION if you have heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, certain other eye problems …
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… Anesthesia: Health Risks On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Before anesthesia, you will … pulmonary diseases (COPD). Airway abnormalities. Obesity. Diabetes. Sleep apnea. Neuromuscular disease, such as … pulmonary diseases (COPD). Airway abnormalities. Obesity. Diabetes. Sleep apnea. Neuromuscular disease, such as …
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… Overview Self-Care Medicines Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots) Related Information What are allergies … infection. (Symptoms may include fever or a creamy, yellow or green discharge from the nose.) Your allergy symptoms … Or you may need to stay indoors when pollen counts are high. Manage your symptoms with medicine. Over-the-counter …
