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… also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you take the … away if any of these very serious side effects occur: slow/shallow breathing, unusual lightheadedness, severe … disease-COPD) kidney disease liver disease bleeding/blood clotting disorders (such as hemophilia, von Willebrand …
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… event. Many people are less active and more sedentary following a stroke. Physical activity is an important part of a … physical activity/exercise. The AEROBICS Guidelines (below) provide more information. Individuals should be counselled to monitor their blood pressure if this is a concern. Physical …
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… along the intestinal tract. It usually happens between the lower part of the small intestine and the beginning of the … the intestine that folds inward may lose some or all of its blood supply. This section of the intestine becomes swollen … along the intestinal tract. It usually happens between the lower part of the small intestine and the beginning of the …
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… salmon). Listeria can grow in foods that are wet, salty or sugary and can grow even when the food is refrigerated. … Listeriosis can cause serious illness such as meningitis, blood infection and even death. Symptoms of meningitis … immune system you should either avoid or cook the following foods to steaming hot: Soft and mould-ripened cheese …
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… leg control is temporarily limited. Shivering and itching. Blood pressure must be checked frequently. An intravenous … be dangerous to her health. An example of a reaction is her blood pressure dropping quickly. May cause throat to feel …
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… be safely stitched. The risk of infection to the face is lower because the face normally has good blood flow. Because of good blood flow, a face wound may heal …
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… open wounds, skin that is tender from radiation, or a blood clot in a vein. Distraction. Distraction can help you … differently than over-the-counter medicines. Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions when you take these … treatments. It includes: Meditation. This usually involves slow, regular breathing and sitting quietly for at least 15 …
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… (self-hypnosis). You can also learn self-hypnosis by following instructions from online resources or books. The … You must be willing to focus your attention and follow the suggestions of the therapist. Contrary to popular … body reactions that you cannot normally control, such as blood pressure, heartbeat, and hunger. How Well It Works …
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… atria (the right atrium and the left atrium), and the two lower chambers are called ventricles. Normally, the … These pathways transmit the signal from the upper to the lower chambers of the heart, which causes the heart muscle … Regular, rhythmic electrical signals keep the heart pumping blood to the lungs and the body. What controls the timing of …
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… your medicine may also kill the good bacteria. This may allow Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) bacteria to grow in … difficile (C. diff) colitis if both of the following are true: You are taking, or you recently took, … These may include: Watery diarrhea (which may contain blood or pus). Swelling, cramps, pain, or tenderness in the …
