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Medications
… Sapropterin Powder Packet - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: SAP-roe-TER-in Common Brand Name(s): … body. Too much phenylalanine in the body can cause brain damage. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet and …
Health topics
… Carbon Monoxide Poisoning On this page: … Early symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include: Headache. Dizziness. Nausea. As carbon monoxide builds up in … if: You often are short of breath and have mild nausea and headaches when you are indoors. You feel better when you …
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… Carotid Endarterectomy On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … of carotid endarterectomy include: Infection. Nerve damage that could cause serious problems, like trouble … again. The risks of a procedure depend on things like your age and your overall health. Who does the procedure and …
Medical tests
… Home Blood Pressure Test On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To … pressure. Your goal will be based on your health and your age. It's normal for blood pressure to go up and down … pressure. Your goal will be based on your health and your age. It's normal for blood pressure to go up and down …
Medical tests
… Blood Alcohol Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … consumption of alcohol is prohibited—for example, in underage people suspected of drinking or in people enrolled in an … you have and the strength of alcohol (proof or percentage) in the drinks. Other things that affect blood alcohol …
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… pressure like weak pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, lips or … vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea Other : anxiety, headache, metallic taste or uterine cramps Children and … labels. For information, visit Canadian Food Inspection Agency …
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… Association (CSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certify wood stoves and other burning … to carry oxygen. Acute exposure may cause tiredness, headaches, nausea, flu-like symptoms, dizziness, impaired … cancer-causing substances Carbon dioxide (CO2): May cause headaches, dizziness and fatigue at high levels. High levels …
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… detects over 80% of disorders even at less than 24 hours of age. Early detection is important if your child has one of … the leftover blood will be kept for 10 years in secure storage. Occasionally, the dried blood spot samples may be used …
Healthy eating
… during pregnancy: Follow Canada's Food Guide  for your age group. During the second and third trimesters, add two … or sugar like chips, salted pretzels, candy, sweetened beverages, cakes and cookies. Visit  Canada's Food Guide  for … and liver products (e.g. liverwurst spread and liver sausages) are also high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may …
Health topics
… a psychiatrist. Finding signs of substance use at an early age is important. That's because early substance use may: … a psychiatrist. Finding signs of substance use at an early age is important. That's because early substance use may: …