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… and lowers your risk for a heart attack, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and some cancers. It gives you the energy to do …
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… needs. Warning This medication may rarely cause serious blood clots (such as pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart … skin. The recommended sites for injection are the abdomen, thighs, upper arms, and hips. Patients who are getting immune … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
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… increased flexibility. Manual therapy can include: Massage. Pressure is applied to the soft tissues of the body, such as … are very severe or don't heal well, often because of poor blood flow to the area, can require extensive care. This may … if it is used too soon. Ultrasound therapy , which uses high-pitched sound waves to ease muscle spasms and relax and …
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… If PKU is not treated, phenylalanine can build up in the blood and lead to intellectual disability and problems with … her phenylalanine levels. Babies born to mothers who have high levels of phenylalanine are at risk for having a very … regular blood tests and following the PKU diet before and during pregnancy can help protect the baby. Related …
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… a vein or artery. Your aorta is a large artery. It carries blood from your heart through your belly to the rest of your … longer. Repairing a smaller aneurysm, which doesn't have as high a risk of rupture, does not help a person live longer. … or surgery. footnote 2 About 1 or 2 out of 100 people die during surgery or within 30 days after surgery. footnote 3 …
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… health needs. Uses Anagrelide is used to treat a certain blood disorder (thrombocythemia), which is caused by your … taking this medication even if you feel well. People with high platelets may not feel sick. Do not stop taking this … of this drug, especially QT prolongation (see above). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when …
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… Ages 1 to 3 Ages 4 to 8 7 mg. 10 mg. What foods are high in iron? The foods you eat contain nutrients, such as … Ages 1 to 3 Ages 4 to 8 7 mg. 10 mg. What foods are high in iron? The foods you eat contain nutrients, such as …
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… needs. Warning This medication may cause certain severe blood and bone marrow problems (low red blood cells/white … every 3 to 4 weeks. This medication may cause low blood pressure. Tell your doctor or other health care professional … medication should ask about reliable forms of birth control during treatment and for 6 months after the last dose. Men …
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… motion that stresses the calf muscle. This can happen during an intense sports activity or even when you just run … that this area is most likely to tear because of a limited blood supply. If you don't treat a badly torn Achilles … of the tendon. A silicone sleeve or pad can distribute pressure on the Achilles tendon. Wear a night brace . Your …
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… triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood. It works by increasing the natural substance (enzyme) … as "fibrates." Lowering triglycerides in people with very high triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of … and herbal products). This medication must not be used during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. Discuss the …