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… liver (cirrhosis), kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, liver failure, liver cancer or the need for a liver transplant. … steps: If possible, keep the wounded area lower than your heart to promote bleeding Wash the area well with soap and …
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… Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. It works by stimulating the body to … response to treatment, and other medications you may be taking. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all … sugar (hypoglycemia) especially if you are taking other medicines for diabetes. Consuming large quantities of …
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… of the liver, called cirrhosis, which can lead to liver failure and/or cancer in a small number of people. What … on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly sterilize any equipment that comes in contact with …
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… talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines. These can increase your chances of quitting for … about starting breast cancer screening at a younger age, taking medicine, and having preventive surgery. For male … of organs and structures within your chest, including your heart and lungs, your blood vessels, and the thin sheet of …
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… be serious. Rectal temperatures are the most accurate. Taking an axillary (armpit) temperature is also an option. … . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood …
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… of overdose may include very small "pinpoint" pupils, slow heartbeat, or low blood pressure. If someone has serious … in an unborn baby whose mother has been regularly taking an opioid. The doctor will carefully monitor both the … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Overdose Naloxone …
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… . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood … cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, and congenital heart disease. Steroid medicines, which are used to treat a …
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… check for illness or any problems with your child's lungs, heart, vision, hearing, strength, or movement. The doctor … check for illness or any problems with your child's lungs, heart, vision, hearing, strength, or movement. The doctor …
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… clots in the lungs or legs, or clots that cause a stroke or heart attack. You may be at an increased risk for blood … Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking baricitinib and each time you get a refill. If you … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Overdose If …