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… be used with radiation therapy. Radiation therapy This uses high-dose X-rays to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours. … Stem cell transplant. This replaces damaged cells with healthy stem cells. They help your bone marrow make healthy … your medicine. Eat healthy food. If you do not feel like eating, try to eat food that has protein and extra calories …
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… your doctor will do medical/lab tests (such as complete blood count, liver function tests, blood pressure, EKG, … recommends you avoid certain foods and beverages that are high in tyramine, since these may increase your blood … the first 14 days of treatment, you may need to start at a lower dose again and slowly increase it. If you miss a dose …
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… Doctors will consider aggressive steps when they are treating a large, dangerous pulmonary embolism. When to Call a … into the large vein (vena cava) that carries blood from the lower body to the heart. A vena cava filter may help keep … These may increase your risk of blood clots. Have a healthy lifestyle. This includes being active, staying at a …
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… specific health needs. Uses Dorzolamide is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open … or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent … (such as pain in the back/side/abdomen, nausea/vomiting, blood in the urine) yellowing eyes or skin dark urine …
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… puncture wounds and can be quite deep. Cat bites have a higher risk of infection than dog bites. Human bites are not … 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 …
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… cancer of the breast/ovaries, stroke, dementia, and serious blood clots. When used along with a progestin, estrogens … Apply the medication to clean, dry skin on the upper thigh area as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. … side effects, including: chest/jaw/left arm pain unusual sweating sudden/severe headache weakness on one side of the …
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… your specific health needs. Uses Tadalafil is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). It works by …
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… the symptoms? Possible symptoms include: Fever Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas … carry many types of harmful germs even if they appear healthy. You can get sick if you come into contact with the … can spread from hands to mouth. This can happen through eating, sucking fingers or when children put toys into their …
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… Teachers and coaches may not know the signs of sudden high or low blood sugar. You might need to explain what … Talk with your child's doctor to see if it makes sense to lower the insulin dose that your child takes before … important to do if it's a new activity. Healthy Attitudes Toward Food and Exercise Physical Activity …
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… day to treat sudden "off" symptoms. It is best to avoid a high-protein diet (it decreases the amount of levodopa that … stiffness). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Withdrawal is more likely if you … symptoms: fever unusual muscle stiffness severe confusion sweating fast/irregular heartbeat rapid breathing A very …
