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Medications
… of kidney stones. It is also used to prevent increased uric acid levels in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. These patients can have increased uric acid levels due to release of uric acid from the dying cancer cells. Allopurinol works by …
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… (PTH) level. Your red blood cells, to see if you have anemia of chronic kidney disease. Your doctor can use repeat complete blood cell count (CBC) tests to see if anemia treatment is working. How is end-stage renal disease … drugs, and natural health products. Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Kidney Disease …
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… tendons, and other tissues. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. This used to be treated with a strict … and other fluids. This can help your body get rid of uric acid. How to eat to help control your gout There are several … and other fluids. This can help your body get rid of uric acid. Avoid eating habits that can raise your uric acid …
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… also take dietary supplements (such as vitamin E, linoleic acid, DHA/EPA) while you are taking this medication. Ask … liver problems galactose intolerance (such as Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption) This drug may … also take dietary supplements (such as vitamin E, linoleic acid, DHA/EPA) while you are taking this medication. Ask …
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… common cause of esophagitis. When you have GERD, stomach acid and juices flow backward into your esophagus. This can … causing the esophagitis. If you have esophagitis caused by acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) , your … doctor may suggest you try medicines that reduce stomach acid. Reducing the reflux gives the esophagus a chance to …
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… treatment is needed. Most chemical burns are caused by: Acids , such as battery acid, toilet bowl cleaners, or artificial nail primers. … or lye. Alkalis usually cause more tissue damage than acids. Metals, such as molten metal compounds used in …
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… count, heart/kidney/liver function, vitamin B6/B12 and folic acid/homocysteine/methylmalonic acid levels, blood pressure) … count, heart/kidney/liver function, vitamin B6/B12 and folic acid/homocysteine/methylmalonic acid levels, blood …
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… blood cells. A low number of red blood cells can lead to anemia. A low number of white blood cells can decrease your … liver problems and a certain metabolic problem (lactic acidosis). Tell your doctor right away if you develop … yellowing eyes/skin, unusual tiredness), or of lactic acidosis (such as stomach discomfort, nausea, vomiting, …
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… blood problems including a decrease in red blood cells (anemia) and white blood cells (neutropenia). They occur more … liver problems and a certain metabolic problem (lactic acidosis). Tell your doctor right away if you develop … pain, dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin) or lactic acidosis (such as rapid breathing, drowsiness, muscle …
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… damage that occurs when germs (bacteria) in your mouth make acids that eat away at a tooth. It can lead to a hole in the … sugars in the food you eat. As the bacteria feed, they make acids. The acids attack the teeth for 20 minutes or more after you eat. …
