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Medications
… Dose Storage Pronunciation: AS-pir-in Common Brand Name(s): Lowprin Important: How To Use This Information This is a … may direct you to take a low dose of aspirin to prevent blood clots. This effect reduces the risk of stroke and … before using this medication: kidney disease liver disease diabetes stomach problems (such as ulcers, heartburn, …
Medications
… in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new … toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or … make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms …
Medications
… care professional. This drug may also be used for high blood pressure, especially in people who have heart failure, too much fluid in the lungs, or kidney disease. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart … liver problems inability to make urine gout If you have diabetes, bumetanide may affect your blood sugar. Check your …
Healthy eating
… (for digestion) and/or the cardiovascular system (for blood flow). The signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction can … of the lactase enzyme needed to digest lactose, the natural sugar in milk. How is food allergy diagnosed? Allergists and …
Medications
… old. Smoking raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth … at bedtime may help decrease stomach upset and nausea. Follow the package instructions to find the first tablet, start … disorders (such as protein C or protein S deficiency) diabetes severe headaches/migraines family or personal …
Health topics
… Take time for yourself, and have your own support system. Dealing with anger When a loved one has PTSD, he or she may … Take time for yourself, and have your own support system. Dealing with anger When a loved one has PTSD, he or she may …
HealthLinkBC files
… system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled diabetes. How is it spread? Vaginal yeast infections are not …
Health topics
… Try an apple or a banana, or a prepacked fruit cup (no sugar added). Make a list of quick, easy-to-prepare meals at … turkey breast, or poached chicken. Or a soup made with low-sodium broth and fresh or frozen vegetables. You can … ahead of time and freeze them to save for busy nights. Have low- or no-sugar drinks on hand. Keep a supply of healthier …
Health topics
… Basics What is pre-eclampsia? Pre-eclampsia is high blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy that may affect … vessels deep in the uterine wall. This leads to poor blood flow in the placenta. It's not clear what causes this … chronic kidney disease, certain autoimmune diseases, or diabetes. Had high blood pressure in a past pregnancy, …
Health topics
… agitation or psychosis (disordered thought processes). Low doses may make the person more comfortable by reducing … movement disorders that resemble Parkinson's disease, low blood pressure upon standing (orthostatic hypotension), …
