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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … side effects. This medication may increase the risk of blood clots (such as pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart … attack, deep vein thrombosis), especially when used at high doses. You may be at increased risk for blood clots if …
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… insomnia? Insomnia is a common sleep problem that affects your daily life. It can cause you to have trouble falling … may feel pain more easily. Your risk for heart disease is higher. Your immune system has a harder time fighting … Sometimes a doctor will do a physical examination, blood tests and, in some cases, a sleep study to help find …
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… should have inguinal hernia repair surgery. For example, is your hernia is incarcerated or strangulated ? And do you … purpura (ITP) . Are taking a medicine (called a blood thinner) that prevents blood clots. Have had many … organs, blood vessels, and nerves. Numbness or pain in the thigh. Injury to the testicle, causing testicular atrophy …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … Infection. Injuries to the liver, intestines, or major blood vessels in the belly. Blood clots or pneumonia related … surgery You are asleep during surgery. You may go home the same day, or you may stay in the hospital for a day …
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… symptoms include difficultly breathing or a drop in blood pressure. Symptoms of anaphylaxsis can include any of the … Give the epinephrine into the muscle of the outer-mid thigh, through clothing if necessary Call 9-1-1 or the local …
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… help relieve symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloody stools. Using this medication as an enema allows it … diabetes certain eye problems (cataracts, glaucoma) high blood pressure liver disease bone loss (osteoporosis) thyroid …
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… diarrhea and symptoms of gas (such as cramps, bloating, pressure). Loperamide works by slowing down the movement of … worsens, or if you develop new symptoms. If you develop blood in the stool, fever, or an uncomfortable … distention) black/tarry stool blood/mucus in your stool high fever HIV infection/AIDS liver problems certain …
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… disease is a rare childhood illness that affects the blood vessels. The symptoms can be severe for several days. … recover from the disease without long-term problems. Your doctor will watch your child for heart problems for a … risk of blood clots. Aspirin therapy is often continued at home. Corticosteroid medicine. This may be given to reduce …
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… especially if you have used it for a long time or in high doses. To prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower … heartbeat, heart problems due to severe bleeding) high blood pressure heartburn problems (such as acid reflux, hiatal …
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… ulcerative colitis for 8 years. The risk of colon cancer is highest when ulcerative colitis affects the entire colon … of active disease. Severe bleeding requires ongoing blood transfusions. Slow growth or other serious … and pain interrupt my life. I can't go anywhere without checking out where all the washrooms are. I don't dare go on …
