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… it with food or after a meal to prevent stomach upset. Follow the dosing schedule carefully. Ask your doctor if you … as heart attacks, coronary artery disease, heart failure) high blood pressure cancer (especially endometrial or breast … problems high blood levels of cholesterol/fats depression diabetes strokes This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or …
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… infection. People with chronic HCV may feel tired or have a low mood or stomach pain. They may pass the virus on to … Is hepatitis C virus curable? Yes. HCV is curable. Newer, highly effective drugs to treat HCV are covered by BC … Understanding harm reduction: Substance use Information on related diseases: HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood …
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… Sclerosis: Alternative Treatments On this page: Overview Related Information Overview There is no cure for … footnote 1 Some forms of natural or man-made substances related to cannabis (marijuana) may help with muscle … in the immune system. Blockage in the veins that drain blood from the brain. Many people who have MS also …
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… their life. The surgeon covers the ends of the damaged thigh bone and lower leg bone, and usually the kneecap, with … affect the immune system, such as rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes. People who have any sort of artificial material in … TKA in the Medicare population. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 468(1): 52–56. DOI: …
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… How to Choose Someone On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A health care agent is someone … family member. A close friend. An attorney. Most states allow you to choose only one person at a time to be your … not be your agent, unless you are related to the person by blood or by marriage. If your state allows, choose one or …
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… Evaluating Pain in a Child On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Pain can be difficult for a … For example, admitting that they are in pain might mean blood tests, which may be painful themselves. Some children … discomfort from the disease. The amount and type of pain is related to the type and severity of the disease, the child's …
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… Gradual Changes in Vision On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Vision changes that occur … These symptoms have a variety of causes, including: Age-related changes. Distorted (blurred) vision can occur in one … of the eye. Problems in the brain. Problems in the blood vessels of the head, neck, and eye. Vision problems in …
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… (Seizures) and Pre-Eclampsia On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Eclampsia is pregnancy-related seizure activity that is caused by severe … prevent a seizure from happening again and to control your blood pressure. The doctor will wait until your health is …
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… breathing. Uses Vitamin K is used to treat and prevent low levels of certain substances (blood clotting factors) that your body naturally produces. …
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… Personality Disorder On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is borderline … as abuse, neglect, or the death of a parent. The risk is higher when people who had childhood trauma also have … minor reasons. This can make relationships very difficult. Low self-worth. A frantic fear of being left alone …
