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… HIV) A healthy lifestyle, such as a good diet, getting enough sleep and rest, exercise, and reducing stress may … in some people. How can I lower my chance of passing or getting herpes? Condoms offer good protection, but do not …
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… or diet. This medication may decrease your level of potassium in the blood. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium, consult your doctor or pharmacist. This …
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… you have worse. This effect may also increase your risk of getting certain types of cancer (such as skin cancer, … imbalance (such as low level of magnesium or high level of potassium) recent/current infections high … you have worse. This effect may also increase your risk of getting certain types of cancer (such as skin cancer, …
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… Sometimes, the heart beats so slowly that it doesn't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. This can cause … or an electrolyte imbalance, such as too much potassium in the blood. Many types of medicines. Examples … symptoms are so mild that they think they are just part of getting older. You can find out how fast your heart is …
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… Children Gastroparesis GERD: Esophageal Erosion and Ulcers Getting Enough Fibre Giardiasis Groin Problems and Injuries … of the Abdomen Needle Biopsy of the Liver Paracentesis Potassium (K) in Blood Test Potassium (K) in Urine Test …
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… Overview Supportive Care Self-Care Complementary Treatments Getting Support What is … with an illness that cannot be cured. But if your health is getting worse, you may want to make decisions about … physical activity every day, but do not get too tired. Get enough sleep, and take time to do things you enjoy. This can …
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… the End of Life On this page: Overview Making a Care Plan Getting Support Overview When your child … for in the hospital or in a hospice palliative centre. Getting support Knowing that your child is going to die is … for the child at home for many reasons. They may not have enough room for medical equipment. Or they may not be …
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… Overview Supportive Care Self-Care Complementary Treatments Getting Support Condition … these things can put you at higher risk for this disease: Getting sunburns, especially during childhood. Spending too … adults at normal risk. footnote 1 This means there isn't enough evidence from studies to show that all adults with a …
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… Overview Supportive Care Self-Care Complementary Treatments Getting Support What is … You can sometimes prevent certain infections or keep from getting very sick by staying up to date on your COVID-19 … physical activity every day, but do not get too tired. Get enough sleep, and take time to do things you enjoy. This can …
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… need to pay attention to your diet. Make sure that you get enough potassium, sodium, and other essential nutrients. Your … need to pay attention to your diet. Make sure that you get enough potassium, sodium, and other essential nutrients. …