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… cramps. Some foodborne illness can cause a high fever and blood in your stool. If you vomit or have diarrhea a lot, … by being careful when you prepare and store food. The following steps can help prevent foodborne illness. Shop … Sports drinks, soda pop, and fruit juices contain too much sugar and not enough of the important electrolytes that are …
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… doesn't stop, severe stomach/abdominal pain, dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin. Uses Propylthiouracil is used to treat … of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine, bloody/dark urine) coughing up blood shortness of breath … may rarely cause very serious blood disorders (such as a low number of red cells, white cells, and platelets), …
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… can also injure other parts of the body, such as muscles, blood vessels, nerves, lungs, and eyes. Burns are defined as … Any other injuries that occurred, and the need for follow-up care. Burns in children Babies and young children may … Yes Red streaks or pus No Red streaks or pus Do you have diabetes, a weakened immune system , peripheral arterial …
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… because she loves to eat out. She just makes sure to allow for it in her eating plan. Morris says she knows that to … - Internal Medicine Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Colleen O'Connor PhD, RD - Registered … Internal Medicine & Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator & Colleen O'Connor PhD, RD - Registered …
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… is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart … works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Other Uses This section contains uses of …
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… your ovaries aren't producing enough estrogen . Stress and low body fat are thought to contribute to amenorrhea. … a lot without eating enough can cause you to have low body fat. And some athletes may use excessive dieting or … lose or maintain weight. This can also cause them to have low body fat. You can still become pregnant even though you …
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… families (hereditary angioedema-HAE). HAE is caused by low levels or improper function of a natural substance … have serious side effects. This medication may rarely cause blood clots (such as pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart … families (hereditary angioedema-HAE). HAE is caused by low levels or improper function of a natural substance …
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… medication is used to improve the symptoms of a certain blood flow problem in the legs/arms (intermittent claudication due … known as hemorrheologic agents. It works by helping blood flow more easily through narrowed arteries. This increases …
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… needs. Uses This medication is used in combination with "blood thinners" such as warfarin to keep clots from forming … is an antiplatelet drug. It helps to keep blood flowing by stopping platelets from clumping together and by … reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Remember …
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… and your specific health needs. Uses Sevelamer is used to lower high blood phosphorus (phosphate) levels in patients who are on … by your doctor, usually 3 times daily with meals. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, chew, or split the …