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… well while following a lacto-ovo vegetarian eating pattern during early childhood. What do I offer my child to eat? A … with these key nutrients. Iron Iron helps the body make red blood cells, which is important for growth and brain … plant-based iron sources, pair iron-rich foods with foods high in vitamin C: Orange, grapefruit Kiwi, strawberry and …
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… be life-threatening. Even with a very good appetite and high calorie intake, some people lose muscle mass. Cardiac … nutrition. How it happens Heart failure may cause blood to back up into the liver and intestines, and they may … be life-threatening. Even with a very good appetite and high calorie intake, some people lose muscle mass. Cardiac …
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… work as well if you take it with food or milk (or anything high in calcium - more details below ), so ask your doctor … drugs such as doxycycline may rarely cause increased pressure around the brain (intracranial hypertension-IH). … that doesn't stop abdominal or stomach pain/cramping blood/mucus in your stool If you have these symptoms, do not …
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… symptoms? Chronic pelvic pain may include severe cramping during periods, pain during sex, or pain when you urinate or … or a history of sexual abuse. You may have tests, such as blood and urine tests to check for infection. How is chronic … may be used for menstrual pain or pain from endometriosis. High-dose progestin. It's sometimes prescribed for pain from …
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… a stable heart rhythm. You might take a medicine (called a blood thinner) that prevents blood clots before and after the procedure. This medicine … to stop a fast heart rate that is causing low blood pressure or severe symptoms. These heart rate problems …
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… a feeling of a lump in the throat, or mucus with blood in it. Check injuries to the throat, narrowing of the … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should … bright light hooked to it. He or she may ask you to make a high-pitched "e-e-e-e" sound or a low-pitched "a-a-a-a" …
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… needs. Uses This medication is used to treat a group of blood/bone marrow disorders (myelodysplastic syndromes-MDS) … To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day during your treatment cycle. Tell your doctor if your … Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar, such as increased thirst/urination. If you …
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… dialysis schedule, you need a sturdy dialysis access where blood can flow in and out of the body. What are the options … It's more likely to get infected or to get narrow and cause blood clots. An arteriovenous (AV) fistula is made by … arm under your body. Do not have blood drawn or blood pressure measured on your access arm. Don't put cream or …
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… in people with Gaucher disease. This medication improves blood, bone, liver, and spleen problems caused by Gaucher … headache, dizziness, fainting, weakness/tiredness, nausea, high fever) while it is being given. Your doctor may decide … professional right away if you have any of these symptoms during your treatment. Your doctor may direct you to take …
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… and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night). It may also reduce the need … nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Do not donate blood while you are taking this medication and for at least … pets. Dutasteride capsules may soften and leak if stored at high temperatures. If your capsules crack and leak, do not …
