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Medications
… as alpha blockers. Do not use this medication to treat high blood pressure. Other Uses This section contains uses of … pills") or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about …
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… can be used during childbirth to partly or fully numb the lower body. The amount of medicine you get will affect how … during contractions. For a caesarean birth (C-section), a higher dose can be used to help block all feeling. The … effect from an epidural is that it can lower the mother's blood pressure. Less common side effects may include a …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eating food contaminated with germs causes foodborne … stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting sick because their immune systems are … online course: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/keeping-bc-healthy-safe/food-safety/food-safety-courses . FOODSAFE …
Medications
… If you stop taking this medication early, you have a higher risk of forming a serious blood clot (such as a stroke, blood clot in the legs/lungs). … taken once a day. If you are taking this medication to lower the risk of blood clots from forming again, the dose …
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… the lining of the baby's intestines. Human milk helps healthy bacteria grow in the intestines while formula allows … is recovering from the birth. Is your baby full term and healthy? It's rare for healthy babies born at 38 weeks or more to need more milk …
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… can't be stopped. The wound is big enough to need stitches. Blood vessels, nerves, tendons , ligaments , joints, or … eyeball? Don't try to remove the hook, and don't put any pressure on the eye. Try to keep the eye still until help … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… or from falling down. The chance of having an injury is higher in contact sports, such as wrestling, football, or … They include: Bruises ( contusions ). They occur when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, often from a … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… of anemia. Anemia means that you do not have enough red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to … treatments include: Diet changes. Ask your doctor if eating more foods high in iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 could help your …
Medications
… is used alone or with other medications to control high blood sugar along with a proper diet and exercise program. … forms of glucose, raise your blood sugar quickly by eating a quick source of sugar such as table sugar, honey, …
Medications
… have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Rarely, this medication may cause severe sudden …
