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… Your health this winter Last updated December 12, 2024 … lifestyle, visit the Healthy living during winter page. When to visit the emergency room The Emergency Room (ER) in … months. Prepare and learn when you or a family member may need to use the ER. To learn more, see: BC Children's …
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… cookware increases the chromium content in foods. You can buy chromium supplements alone in tablets or … the liver, kidneys, and nerves, and it may cause irregular heart rhythm. But side effects from taking chromium … important for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. When using natural health products, keep in mind the …
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… allows food to bypass part of the small intestine so that you absorb fewer calories. Because of the risks, this … way. After surgery, you will feel full more quickly than when your stomach was its original size. This reduces the … What To Expect You will have some belly pain and may need pain medicine for the first week or so after surgery. …
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… environment for bacteria to grow. These bacteria can make you sick with an infection or disease. Legionella bacteria … knowing which chemicals to add, and knowing how and when to safely add them. For more information on … if you feel dizzy, faint, have a rapid pulse, irregular heartbeat, stomach pain, or tingling in your feet and hands. …
Medications
… unusual decreased urination, unusual dry mouth/thirst, fast heartbeat, or dizziness/lightheadedness) Tell your doctor … heartbeat) signs of bladder infection (such as burning/pain when you urinate, urgent or frequent urination, fever) signs … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as liver function) should be done while you are …
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… and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Since this drug can be absorbed through the … your doctor has directed you to take low-dose aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention (usually 81-162 milligrams … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as kidney/liver function) should be done while …
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… stabilize the patella. If these are too tight or too loose, you have a greater risk of patellar tracking disorder. The … again. Repeat 8 to 12 times, at least 3 times a day. When your doctor or physical therapist thinks your knee is … limit the bend of your knee to a 30-degree angle at first. When your knee is bent past this point, your kneecap will …
Medications
… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … to get the most benefit from it. This medication works best when used at evenly spaced intervals. To help you remember, … that may weaken bones (such as phenytoin). Bone density tests may help to determine whether you need medication to …
Medications
… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … serious blood clots (including thrombotic microangiopathy) when used along with another product used to treat or … approval. This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as blood clotting tests), possibly causing false …
Medications
… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … fatal) side effects, including seizure and slowed/stopped heart. If this medication is prescribed for use by a child … During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with …
