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… heart muscle is stiff, it can't stretch to allow enough blood to enter its lower chambers, the ventricles . So blood that would normally enter the heart backs up in your … too much, because their hearts can't increase blood flow during exercise. Watch for signs that you're getting worse. …
Healthy eating
… and fruit. All are low in fat (except avocados) and high in nutrients your body needs. Choose mostly “whole … like oats, brown rice, quinoa, or barley. Whole grains are higher in fibre, and a high fibre diet may help to prevent more stones from …
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… Control the urge until they get seated on the potty Do not pressure your child to use the toilet. Rushing the process … 24 and 48 months. However, not everyone will show interest during this age range. For some children, the family may … this a special moment. How can I help my child succeed? During the first year, toilet learning can be disrupted. If …
Medications
… drugs such as tigecycline may rarely cause increased pressure around the brain (intracranial hypertension-IH). … to a bacteria called C. difficile. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has … that doesn't stop abdominal or stomach pain/cramping blood/mucus in your stool If you have these symptoms, do not …
Medications
… Minocycline may rarely cause increased pressure around the brain (intracranial hypertension-IH). … to a bacteria called C. difficile. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has … 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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… Does not decrease after a few days. Becomes bright red with blood or contains pus. The incisions may be protected with … your doctor and you are feeling worse, such as you have a high fever or shaking chills, go to the emergency room for … your doctor and you are feeling worse, such as you have a high fever or shaking chills, go to the emergency room for …
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… which is not common with the flu. Severe trouble breathing, high fever, and shock may occur 1 to 5 days later. Death … have trouble breathing (because of swelling in the throat), bloody diarrhea or vomit, or belly pain caused by fluid … used to protect only the small number of people who are at higher risk for exposure, such as members of the Canadian …
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… But a person who has a weakened immune system may be at higher risk for mono. You can pass EBV to others for several weeks or months during and after the time you are first infected with EBV. … throat, checking your skin, and pressing on your belly. Blood tests to help confirm the diagnosis include: Mono …
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… used? Non-insulin medicines for diabetes help you control blood sugar. You take oral medicines by mouth. Some … Each type works in a different way to help you control your blood sugar. For example, some types of non-insulin … juice and alcohol. Some interactions can be dangerous. Harm during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant, …
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… If it isn't treated, it can raise your cholesterol levels. During pregnancy, untreated hypothyroidism can harm your … are more likely to get it. Women age 60 and older have the highest risk. You are more likely to get the disease if it … If your doctor thinks you have the condition, a simple blood test can show if your thyroid hormone level is too …