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… lives. This kind of headache may cause pain or a feeling of pressure all over your head. Sometimes it's hard to know where the centre of … that reduces heart rate, slows breathing, and lowers blood pressure. Peppermint oil. Some research shows that …
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… The muscles of the bladder and ureters, along with the pressure of urine in the bladder, prevent urine from flowing … tract infection should be suspected in any child who has a high fever without an obvious cause. How is it diagnosed? … child who's had several urinary tract infections (UTIs). Your doctor will ask about the history of your child's …
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… properly maintaining the equipment Environmental factors (home): Environmental factors that increase the risk of a … the Staying Independent Checklist (PDF, 1,502 KB) to assess your risk for falls or ask your doctor about falls risk assessment and management. How …
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… large amounts of antibodies taken from donated human blood. Antibodies are proteins that a person’s immune system … headache, trouble swallowing, seizures, fever and sweating, high blood pressure and fast heart rate. Up to 1 in 5 people who get …
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… (CO2) is a gaseous waste product from metabolism . The blood carries carbon dioxide to your lungs, where it is exhaled. More than 90% of it in your … normal for you. Results are usually ready in 1 to 2 days. High values A high level may be caused by: Vomiting. …
Medications
… cortisol. Having too much cortisol in the body may lead to high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and other problems. Pasireotide …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … can cause serious (rarely fatal) side effects (such as low blood pressure, slow heartbeat). Consult your doctor or pharmacist …
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… in Older Adults: Managing Treatment Automated Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Babies and Older Adults Have an … in Older Adults Preventing Falls in Older Adults Who Take High-Risk Medicines Preventing Falls: Exercises for Strength …
Medications
… the following very serious side effects: muscle stiffness high fever increased sweating fast heartbeat sudden … cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This … alkaloids, scopolamine) certain drugs for high blood pressure (such as clonidine, guanadrel, guanethidine) …
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… is in remission, the risk that it could come back is higher than normal. You would still need to make the same … care for yourself when you have type 2 diabetes? Keep your blood sugar at a target level (which you set with your … of quitting for good. Keep your cholesterol and blood pressure at normal levels. You may need to take one or more …
