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… your specific health needs. Uses Lanthanum is used to lower high blood phosphate levels in people who are on dialysis due to … Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking lanthanum and each time you get a refill. If you have …
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… (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid)—is injected into the bloodstream to remove heavy metals and/or minerals from the … at any dose. Many years ago, chelation therapy was given in high doses and may have been linked to kidney damage, … some negative effects may occur, including high blood pressure, headache, rash, low blood sugar, and/or …
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… the heart and brain. This can cause infections of the blood, muscles or lungs, and cause severe illness and tissue … of GAS infections? Strep throat starts suddenly with a high fever, headache, swollen red throat and tonsils, … fever and redness of the skin, shock due to low blood pressure, diarrhea, vomiting, and severe muscle pain. In …
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… clue may be a bad-smelling green or yellow discharge or blood (epistaxis) from one of the child's nostrils. The … tissues in the nose. The nasal tissue can be damaged from pressure against the object. This is called pressure … closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood …
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… Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. … and the postpartum period. Many pregnant people have lower blood pressure during early pregnancy. Warm conditions bring blood …
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… difficulty urinating (such as due to an enlarged prostate) high blood pressure (hypertension) heart/blood vessel disease (such as …
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… certain birth defect. Screening tests for birth defects are blood tests and ultrasounds. The blood tests are used to … for certain changes in the baby. Diagnostic tests involve taking some of the baby's cells to look at the genes and … 11 to 14 weeks Cell free fetal DNA (an option for women at higher risk) 10 weeks or later Triple or quad screening …
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… bacteria live in the intestine of infected persons and are highly infectious. What are the symptoms of shigellosis? The … of shigellosis include fever, diarrhea that may contain blood and/or mucous, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, … the spread of germs Ensure children have their hands washed properly in day care centers and at home. This is very …
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… your doctor's directions. The risk of bleeding may be higher if you have a deformed spine, or have had spinal … (including antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as warfarin/rivaroxaban, nonsteroidal … a certain eye problem (diabetic retinopathy) high blood pressure kidney disease seizures stomach/intestinal problems …
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… eyes/skin, dark urine) This medication may rarely cause blood clots. Get medical help right away if any of these … to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. Precautions Before taking cyproterone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you … disease (such as heart failure, coronary artery disease) high cholesterol/fats in the blood decreased adrenal gland …
