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… Overview Tooth decay and cavities are caused by bacteria eating away the outer protective layer (enamel) of a tooth. … prevent tooth decay in young children by adopting these healthy habits. Teach your child to brush and floss every … frequent bottle-feedings, especially with juice or other high-sugar liquids, make a child more likely to develop …
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… Uses This product contains 2 medications used to reduce high pressure in the eye caused by glaucoma (open … or other eye conditions (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure inside the eye helps to prevent … a heart attack (such as chest/jaw/left arm pain, unusual sweating) signs of a stroke (such as weakness on one side of …
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… also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you use the … how to treat it. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication and after a dose … of suicide), watering eyes, runny nose, nausea, diarrhea, sweating, muscle aches, or sudden changes in behavior. Though …
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… don't heal well, they can cause problems such as bone, blood, and skin infections. Pressure injuries usually occur over bony areas, such as the hips, lower back, elbows, heels, and shoulders. They can also … to grab. You may also need to make sure the person is high enough up in the bed. If not, lift them toward the head …
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… cause. What causes it? Fainting is caused by a drop in blood flow to the brain. After you lose consciousness and … to widen, or dilate. As a result, blood pools in the lower body and less blood goes to the brain. This reflex can … get dehydrated, or take certain medicines, such as ones for high blood pressure. Fainting caused by the vasovagal reflex …
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… in which the bone marrow does not produce enough healthy blood cells. People with these disorders usually … medication to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Eating several small meals, not eating before treatment, or … anxiety) dark urine yellowing eyes/skin This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you …
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… Works Risks Treatment Overview In a stem cell transplant, healthy stem cells are placed in your body through an IV to … It can cause death. GVHD is treated with medicine that lowers the activity of your immune system . GVHD does not … disease . This is a serious liver problem caused by the high dose of chemotherapy or radiation given before a …
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… and your specific health needs. Warning Cyclosporine lowers your ability to fight infections. This may make you … unusual lumps, night sweats. Cyclosporine can also cause high blood pressure and kidney problems. The risk of both …
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… including coronary artery disease, heart failure and high blood pressure, which is the most common. Each of these can limit …
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… is exposed to the virus. The virus destroys certain white blood cells. If too many are destroyed, the body has trouble … to be sure the results are correct. Children who are at high risk of being infected with HIV are tested as early as … in your child's body. It can also help your child stay healthy. This treatment is called antiretroviral therapy …
