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… It affects both ears. It starts with problems hearing high-pitched sounds. Over time, the ability to hear … the inner ear. Long-term medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes, or other problems with …
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… of: recent pregnancy current breastfeeding bleeding/blood disorders high blood pressure abnormal breast exam cancer (especially endometrial …
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… of: recent pregnancy current breastfeeding bleeding/blood disorders high blood pressure abnormal breast exam cancer (especially endometrial …
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… room. In some cases, contrast material may be used during the MRI scan to show certain structures more clearly. … is used to find problems such as tumours, bleeding, injury, blood vessel diseases, or infection. MRI also may be done to … the chest can look at the heart, the valves, and coronary blood vessels . It can show if the heart or lungs are …
Medications
… breathing during sleep This medication may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you … and/or medical tests (such as blood sugar, weight, blood pressure, blood cholesterol/triglyceride levels) should be …
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… such as pneumonia and acute bronchitis , may include: Blood tests or cultures. Blood tests may help tell if you have antibodies to a … your nose or mouth into the tubes leading to your lungs. During the procedure, the doctor can obtain samples of …
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… packaged products that are low in unhealthy fat are still high in sugar, refined grains and sodium Serve fatty fish … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in Foods …
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… health care professional. This drug may also be used for high blood pressure. How To Use This medication is given by injection …
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… may feel pain more easily. Your risk for heart disease is higher. Your immune system has a harder time fighting … have sleep problems. They also have a higher risk of high blood pressure. Restless legs syndrome. This is a problem that …
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… for your toes to wiggle. Athletic shoes are a good choice. High-top laced shoes may give foot and ankle support. Make … pointed-toe shoes if you can. High-heeled shoes increase pressure on the front of the foot. If you cannot avoid … the morning to the evening or after a day at work. Stand during the fitting process. Your foot is longer when you …