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… Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, cancer, anemia or weakened immune system Those … with health conditions causing difficulty breathing, swallowing or a risk of choking on food or fluids, such as …
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… Overview Sometimes after you swallow a pill it may feel like it "got stuck" or didn't go all … or high-pitched breathing. Increased drooling. Trouble swallowing, pain when swallowing, or complete inability to … or puncture the digestive tract, causing bleeding. Blood in the vomit can appear bright red or look like coffee …
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… A few examples are: Aspirin and other medicines (called blood thinners) that prevent blood clots. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), … A few examples are: Aspirin and other medicines (called blood thinners) that prevent blood clots. Non-steroidal …
Medications
… also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you use the … away if any of these very serious side effects occur: slow/shallow breathing, unusual lightheadedness, severe … (kyphoscoliosis) certain heart problems (such as low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat) personal or family …
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… reflux disease? Reflux means that stomach acid and juices flow from the stomach back up into the esophagus, the tube … happen more often. What causes it? Normally when you swallow food, it travels down the esophagus. A valve opens to … try to drive yourself. Call your doctor now if you: Vomit blood. Have bloody, black, or maroon-coloured stools. Call …
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… a type of cancer that begins in the lymph system in white blood cells called lymphocytes. When these cells become … of lymph nodes, or an organ such as the spleen. It can be slow-growing or fast-growing. And it can spread to almost any … can work well for some people. For others, treatment may allow them to live longer than without treatment. What causes …
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… disease). Factor IX is a protein (clotting factor) in the blood that works with other clotting factors to help the blood clot and stop bleeding. People with little or no … medication should not be used to reverse the effects of "blood thinners" (such as warfarin). Most types of this …
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… is covered with a bandage. Your fetus's heart rate and your blood pressure, pulse, and breathing will be checked before, … in your belly. To keep yourself comfortable, breathe slowly and relax your belly muscles during the test. Risks … blood. Results Normal amniotic fluid is clear to light yellow in colour and does not contain any harmful bacteria. The …
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… infection. These include burning when you urinate. In your blood or more widespread, you may have a fever and feel very … will take a sample of your infected wound or a sample of blood, urine, or mucus (sputum) coughed up from the lungs. … The doctor will take a sample of your infected wound or a blood or urine sample. The sample is tested to see which …
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… can be more serious for people with weak immune systems or blood disorders, such as sickle cell disease. It can also … or joint pain. If you give medicine to your baby, follow your doctor's advice about what amount to give. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Get extra rest. Drink …
