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… This risk is higher when taking your first dose. To avoid injury related to dizziness or fainting, take your first … at bedtime unless otherwise directed to lessen the risk of injury related to dizziness or fainting. Also during these … This risk is higher when taking your first dose. To avoid injury related to dizziness or fainting, take your first …
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… sclerosis or diabetes may cause nerve damage. Surgery, injury, or radiation treatment to the pelvic area can also … sclerosis or diabetes may cause nerve damage. Surgery, injury, or radiation treatment to the pelvic area can also …
Medications
… risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of … you to take low-dose aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), you should …
Medications
… in another brand that is used to reduce serious tissue injury if doxorubicin or a related chemotherapy drug has … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease liver disease Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist …
Health topics
… that are added to gas. Acid solids and liquids can cause injury, depending on the type, the strength, and the length … that are added to gas. Acid solids and liquids can cause injury, depending on the type, the strength, and the length …
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… and red. This is called "pregnancy gingivitis" or gum disease Gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal (gum and bone) disease. This can increase the risk for other health conditions (e.g., diabetes and heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general oral …
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… What is valley fever? Valley fever is a disease caused by a fungus that gets into your body through … in the fungus ( Coccidioides immitis ) that causes the disease. The fungus grows in the soil. It gets into the air … of the coverings around the brain and spinal cord. The disease is more likely to spread to other areas of the body …
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… Spondyloarthropathies are a family of long-term (chronic) diseases of joints. These diseases occur in children (juvenile spondyloarthropathies) … arthritis , and joint problems linked to inflammatory bowel disease (enteropathic arthritis). Spondyloarthropathies are …
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… transplant is a procedure in which a surgeon removes a diseased heart and replaces it with a donor heart. During a … blood through the body while the surgeon removes the diseased heart and replaces it with a healthy heart from a … transplant may be considered when a person has severe heart disease and is likely to benefit most from a donor heart. A …
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… causes it? Dilated cardiomyopathy can be caused by many diseases or problems that may or may not be related to your … will want to know about recent illnesses and about heart disease in your family. Your doctor will listen to your … be treated, this can slow or stop the progression of the disease. For some types of cardiomyopathy, treatment can …
