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… Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your diet when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our … deep vein thrombosis and other serious health problems. If your blood clots too much, your doctor may prescribe …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about … is the treatment for AAA? When the bulge is small, not causing symptoms, and not growing fast, it is safe to watch it …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about … best available evidence. footnote 3 The evidence is rated using four quality levels: high, moderate, borderline, and …
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… might have a backache and feel some pelvic pressure, as if your period is starting. Some women will also feel … diarrhea. You have "show" (slightly pink, vaginal mucus). Your water (amniotic sac) leaks or ruptures. Tips for you and your support person Carry on your usual activities as long …
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… Overview Medicine helps you breathe easier and keeps your asthma under control. Daily controller medicines help … they've heard about them. If you're making a decision about using a steroid inhaler, it helps to know the facts. Myth … where it's needed. Taking inhaled steroids will stunt your child's growth. For children, there may be a slight slowing …
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… each parent. The blood sample for PKU is usually taken from your baby's heel (called a heel stick). The test is done in … to use phenylalanine in their body. If this test shows that your baby has a phenylalanine problem, the doctor will do … is taken from your baby's vein. This is to confirm if your child has PKU. Medical Tests: Questions …
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… is reduced. During an attack, you may feel short of breath. Your chest may feel tight and your breathing may be rapid or … That means it often remains undiagnosed, especially in children. So if you or your child notices the symptoms of … have exercise-induced asthma, talk with your doctor about using medicine before exercise. It may help reduce symptoms. …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … evidence. footnote 3 , footnote 4 The evidence is rated using four quality levels: high, moderate, borderline, and … helpful as you make important health decisions. I have two children who are in high school right now, and both plan to …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … arteries are limiting blood flow to your heart and causing angina. Which arteries—and how many—are narrowed. The … age 75 I love to take hikes with my daughter and grandchildren. And I love to travel. But I can't walk very far, …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a …
