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… water while swimming. You can also become infected by eating raw or undercooked food contaminated with … usually last for 1 to 2 weeks in people who are otherwise healthy. In some cases, symptoms can return after you have … drink unpasteurized milk or juices Wash your hands before eating and handling food, and after using the toilet, …
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… diabetes educator before using a low glycemic index eating plan. Eating low glycemic foods is most helpful when used along … you control your blood sugar. The rating of a food can change depending on ripeness, how it is prepared (juiced, …
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… your mitral valve, it is still important to eat a heart-healthy diet, get regular exercise, stay at a healthy weight, take your medicine, and not smoke. Your … factor is your health before surgery. For example, younger, healthy people have a lower risk of problems while older …
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… (such as oral thrush). Contact your doctor if you notice a change in vaginal discharge, white patches in your mouth, or … breast-feeding. Drug Interactions Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for … it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's …
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… medical condition, and response to treatment. For treating chickenpox in children, the dosage is also based on … until the full prescribed amount is finished. Do not change your dose, skip any doses, or stop this medication … medical condition, and response to treatment. For treating chickenpox in children, the dosage is also based on …
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… of your heart. Heart tests can be appropriate for a healthy person. This happens when a personal history or … device is working Exercise EKG Checks for abnormal changes in your heart during exercise Helps find the cause … unexplained chest pain or pressure Makes sure your heart is healthy enough for physical activity Invasive tests Invasive …
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… increased thirst/urination bone pain mental/mood changes (such as nervousness) shaking (tremors) Get medical … pills") or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about … for osteoporosis. Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include increasing weight-bearing exercise, …
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… as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever) mental/mood changes (such as nervousness) trouble sleeping muscle … for osteoporosis. Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include doing weight-bearing exercise, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol, and eating well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and …
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… slow wound healing thinning skin bone pain menstrual period changes mental/mood changes (such as depression, … pills") or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about … for osteoporosis. Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include increasing weight-bearing exercise, …
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… shaking (tremor) muscle cramps/weakness mental/mood changes (such as depression, mood swings, nervousness, … pills") or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about … for osteoporosis. Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include increasing weight-bearing exercise, …
