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… and the elderly. Why It Is Used Chromium helps to move blood sugar (glucose) from the bloodstream into the cells to … interfere with the absorption of chromium. Being exposed to high levels of chromium on the job (such as in metallurgy … interfere with the absorption of chromium. Being exposed to high levels of chromium on the job (such as in metallurgy …
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… who are naturally curious and like to explore, are at high risk of burns and scalds. The most common cause of … for painful burn treatment, which can require surgery Pressure garments and splints that have to be worn for up to … risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than older children (5+ years) Gender: Burns and …
Medications
… work as well if you take it with food or milk (or anything high in calcium - more details below ), so ask your doctor … drugs such as doxycycline may rarely cause increased pressure around the brain (intracranial hypertension-IH). … that doesn't stop abdominal or stomach pain/cramping blood/mucus in your stool If you have these symptoms, do not …
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… in information. For example, you can type in results of blood pressure tests you do at home. And when you see your doctor … in information. For example, you can type in results of blood pressure tests you do at home. And when you see your …
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… of your baby's vital signs. These include temperature, blood pressure, breathing rate, and pulse rate. It may seem that … of your baby's vital signs. These include temperature, blood pressure, breathing rate, and pulse rate. It may seem …
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… family, and other people in your community who are at high risk. This can happen even if you don't have symptoms. … you won't be protected from getting the virus. You'll be at higher risk for getting very sick or even dying. And you … on the vaccine you get, there may be a very small risk of blood clots. If you have questions, talk to your doctor. Not …
Medications
… take a low dose at first, gradually increasing the dose to lower the chance of side effects (such as muscle spasms). … severe tiredness severe confusion sweating fast/irregular heartbeat dark urine signs of kidney … Parkinson's disease history of alcohol/substance abuse low blood pressure breathing problems (such as asthma, …
Medical tests
… Overview Antibody tests are a set of blood tests that check for specific antibodies to help … of the fetus, since these antibodies are associated with a higher risk of the baby being born with neonatal lupus … syndrome or a heart defect called congenital heart block. High titres of anti-dsDNA are usually seen only in people …
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… certain extreme conditions, such as intense exercise, overheating, or being at a high altitude. If you exercise intensely or are a … fatigue, or are out of breath. How it's diagnosed A simple blood test can show whether you have sickle cell trait. …
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… (corpora cavernosum) inside the penis that fills with blood during an erection. The implants come in a variety of … The saline is pumped toward the head of the penis, creating an erection. Bending the implant opens a valve that … through an incision made underneath the penis or in the lower belly above the penis. A thin flexible tube (catheter) …
