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… If your doctor thinks that another health problem, such as diabetes, may be related to thrush, you may also be tested … People who have certain health problems, such as diabetes or HIV, are also more likely to get thrush. … throw off the balance of bacteria in the mouth and can allow the growth of the yeast that causes thrush. Get …
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… and olive Prepare food with little or no added salt or sugar. What are some snack ideas for my child? Savoury …
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… need a vitamin D supplement. At about 6 months, you can slowly start to introduce solid foods along with breast milk … or food. Can move food to the back of their mouth to swallow. Introducing solid foods to your baby There are many … orange roughy, and escolar. Foods and drinks with added sugars. Some examples include cookies, flavoured yogurt, and …
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… difficulty waking up, or breathing problems (ranging from slow/shallow breathing to no breathing). Other symptoms of overdose … very small "pinpoint" pupils, slow heartbeat, or low blood pressure. If someone has serious overdose symptoms but …
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… series of doses to provide the best protection. Closely follow the vaccination schedule provided by the health care … professional for medical advice about side effects. The following numbers do not provide medical advice, but in the US … fever/illness (such as untreated tuberculosis) bleeding/blood clotting problems (such as hemophilia, low platelets) …
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… that can happen with long-term kidney dialysis, such as low levels of calcium or high levels of parathyroid hormone. … affecting parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels and increasing blood calcium levels. How To Use This medication is given by … discard medical supplies safely. It is very important to follow the diet recommended by your doctor to get the most …
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… your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. If you need a dose … have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell …
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… heavily. This is because the face and scalp have many blood vessels close to the surface of the skin. The blood is … injury? Some examples are a fall onto the head, a hard blow to the head, a car crash, or a forceful sports injury.  … Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay …
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… Their moods cycle between very high energy and extreme lows of depression. Not all experts agree on what should be … or jumping from topic to topic. Feeling tired or having low energy. Moving and talking more slowly than usual. Risky behaviour. Emotional symptoms …
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… The recording may be stopped from time to time. This allows you to stretch and change your position. The … There are no abnormal bursts of electrical activity and no slow brain waves on the EEG tracing. If flashing lights are … has stopped. It's usually caused by lack of oxygen or blood flow inside the brain. It may happen when a person has …