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… Put on medical gloves, if available, before applying direct pressure to the wound. If gloves aren't available, put … wound so if the area swells, the jewellery will not affect blood flow. Apply steady, direct pressure for a full 15 … the longer the cut stays open. Sometimes a wound with a high risk of infection won't be stitched until after 24 …
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… the following very serious side effects: muscle stiffness high fever increased sweating fast heartbeat sudden … cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This … alkaloids, scopolamine) certain drugs for high blood pressure (such as clonidine, guanadrel, guanethidine) …
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… lenalidomide treatment has been stopped. You should have a blood test for hepatitis B virus before starting treatment. … blood clots if you smoke, or have a history of blood clots, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol, or if you are immobile (such …
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… Bone thinning (osteoporosis) in later life. Heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) diseases. Eating foods high in fat, sugar, and salt as a child can increase the risk of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) in …
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… breathing during sleep This drug 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, liver …
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… of your heart whenever you can. Try to limit the use of a blood pressure cuff on your affected arm. If you are in the … size panty hose and stockings. Don't wear garters or knee-high or thigh-high stockings. Don't use heating pads on the …
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… fast/irregular heartbeat signs of a tear/break in the main blood vessel called the aorta (such as sudden/severe pain in … aorta or other blood vessels, hardening of the arteries) high blood pressure certain genetic conditions (Marfan syndrome, …
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… fast/irregular heartbeat signs of a tear/break in the main blood vessel called the aorta (such as sudden/severe pain in … aorta or other blood vessels, hardening of the arteries) high blood pressure certain genetic conditions (Marfan syndrome, …
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… valve does not close tightly enough. The closed valve lets blood leak (regurgitate) from the lower chamber of the heart … have: Symptoms of a heart attack , including chest pain or pressure. Symptoms of a stroke . Loss of consciousness ( … to. Manage other health problems. These include diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. If you think you …
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… are the symptoms? Symptoms can include pain in the belly, blood in your stools, or more frequent bowel movements. If … who specializes in ostomy care. Chemotherapy and other medicines Chemotherapy is the main treatment if surgery is … and outside the bowel area. Radiation therapy This uses high-dose X-rays to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours. …
