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… it. And your child may be better able to deal with peer pressure and media influences as he or she gets older. If … kids about sex and family life issues. In middle school and high school As children enter their teen years, they begin … males and females. Consider talking about why teens have a high risk of getting an STI. Talking about condoms and other …
Medications
… fever, chills, cough) 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 … heart failure, irregular heartbeat) dehydration high blood pressure nervous system problems (such as dementia, NMS, …
Medications
… is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high … you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcohol while taking this medication because it can increase your risk of …
Medications
… 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 … condition and response to treatment. If you are also taking certain other drugs to lower your cholesterol (bile …
Health topics
… The muscles of the bladder and ureters, along with the pressure of urine in the bladder, prevent urine from flowing … pressure in the bladder that keeps the valve from closing properly. What are the symptoms? Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) … tract infection should be suspected in any child who has a high fever without an obvious cause. How is it diagnosed? …
Medications
… Desmopressin can rarely cause a low level of sodium in the blood (hyponatremia), which can be serious or even fatal. … problems (such as blocked blood vessels, heart failure) high blood pressure conditions that may increase your risk of …
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… a heart murmur? A heart murmur is an extra sound that the blood makes as it flows through the heart. Your doctor uses … heart problem that is causing the murmur and may include medicines or surgery. Not all abnormal murmurs need to be … symptoms, you may need to take medicine to lower your blood pressure and reduce your heart's workload. You may need …
Medical tests
… ultrasound test uses reflected sound waves to see how blood flows through a blood vessel. It helps doctors assess … Depending on which blood vessels are being tested, a blood pressure cuff may be wrapped around one or both limbs. It … may be wrapped first around the calf and then around the thigh. The test may be done at several places on your leg. …
Medications
… back pain or headache This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Your doctor may control your blood pressure with …
Medications
… have serious side effects. This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious …
