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… Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … the risk for serious problems increases with a person's age. But new methods of doing stem cell transplant are … of stem cell transplant become greater as a person gets older and/or develops damage to major organs. For these …
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… Risperidone - Subcutaneous Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … in any way. The site should be changed each time to lessen injury under the skin. You may have a lump at the injection … if it gets worse. Side Effects Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, constipation, tiredness, drooling, weight gain, …
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… Spasticity On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … voluntary movement. It's often the result of a spinal cord injury, a stroke, or a disease such as multiple sclerosis, … muscles. Living With a Spinal Cord Injury Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Stroke Adaptation …
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… Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) On this page: … blood. What causes it? A pneumothorax is often caused by an injury to the chest. These can be things like a broken rib … or puncture wound. It may also occur suddenly without an injury. A pneumothorax can result from damage to the lungs. …
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… unscrew or twist the tick because this may separate the head from the body. It is very important to make sure that … your skin. Ticks can be disposed of in your household garbage once dead. How do I avoid getting bitten by a tick? You … when and where a tick bit you. General symptoms of fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, fatigue, or weakness of …
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… Food Allergies On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … or blue lips or earlobes. Signs of shock, including: Light-headedness or a feeling that you are about to pass out. … keep their epinephrine at school or daycare and at home. Older, mature children should be taught to give themselves …
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… Prochlorperazine - Rectal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved … or gets worse. Side Effects Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, constipation, or dry mouth may …
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… Metoclopramide - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … medication that you receive. The risk is also increased in older adults (especially women) and in people with diabetes. … have withdrawal symptoms (such as dizziness, nervousness, headaches). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may …
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… Delayed-Release Disintegrating Tablet - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … all of the liquid. Do not prepare the liquid mixture ahead of time for later use. Doing so may destroy the drug. … fractures, especially with longer use, higher doses, and in older adults. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about ways …
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… Prochlorperazine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved … or gets worse. Side Effects Drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, constipation, or dry mouth may …
