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… Uses Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart … where you may be injured if you faint. To avoid injury related to dizziness or fainting, take your first dose of …
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… Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Insect and … serious allergic reaction. Wasps, including hornets and yellow jackets , can sting over and over. A fire ant is a … Yes Red streaks or pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial …
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… margarines, and oils such as olive, canola, peanut, sunflower and safflower Sources of omega-3 polyunsaturated fats … packaged products that are low in unhealthy fat are still high in sugar, refined grains and sodium Serve fatty fish … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and your health (#68c) Iron in …
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… How the Heart Works On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Your heart is divided into two … side. The right side of your heart receives oxygen-poor blood from your veins and pumps it to your lungs, where it … blood through the aortic valve out to the rest of the body. Related Information Electrical System of the Heart …
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… More Active: Where to Start On this page: Making Your Plan Related Information Making Your Plan Like any lifestyle … your doctor to create a plan that is right for you. Start slowly. And set small goals. Start with walking. For most … swimming, dancing, or tai chi class for a small fee. Related Information Fitness: Getting and Staying Active …
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… With Arthritis On this page: Get started Health Tools Related Information Get started Exercise is one of the best … , especially if you haven't exercised for a while. Start slowly, and don't push yourself too hard. Then work your way … health condition. Osteoarthritis: Exercising With Arthritis Related Information Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis: …
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… Near-Drowning On this page: Overview Related Information Overview What is near-drowning? … coloured mucus. Rapid breathing. Breaths may also be shallow. Shortness of breath. A fever. An unusual level of … noise (wheezing) while breathing. Tightness in the chest. Related Information Child Safety: Preventing Drowning …
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… Compression, and Elevation (RICE) On this page: Overview Related Information Overview As soon as possible after an … wrap it too tightly, because this can cause more swelling below the affected area. Loosen the bandage if it gets too … or above the level of your heart to help minimize swelling. Related Information Ankle Sprain Arm Injuries Elbow Injuries …
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… Preparing for Your Hospital Stay On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Not all hospital stays begin in … it will be a huge help to your family. Decide about banking blood. If you are going to have surgery and expect to need a … the doctor visits you. If you're going in for surgery, follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and …
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… for Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Thrombolytics are medicines that rapidly dissolve a blood clot. They are used when a blood clot causes an … or stroke. These clot-busting medicines help blood to flow normally again. Thrombolytics are used as soon as …
