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… more vitamins and minerals. Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, … prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can help: Lower your blood cholesterol level Control your blood sugar levels Keep … High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in Foods …
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… Overview Hemophilia can be treated by replacing missing blood clotting factors. This is called clotting factor … before a procedure, surgery, or an activity that has a high risk of causing a bleeding problem. If you get clotting … before a procedure, surgery, or an activity that has a high risk of causing a bleeding problem. If you get clotting …
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… Some people who have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are at high risk for sudden death. It can occur at any age, but it … and died suddenly. Have fainted (syncope). Have had low blood pressure during or after exercise. Have extreme left …
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… long-term (chronic) sinusitis. Don't have surgery. Take medicines and use home treatment. Key points to remember … few days after surgery. It may clear up your sinus pain and pressure. Endoscopic surgery improves symptoms in about 90 … after another for the better part of a year. I've been taking antibiotics and using steroids and decongestant nasal …
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… some screening tests earlier or more often if: You have a higher risk for a certain disease, such as diabetes, heart … doctor may also do vision and hearing checks. Learn more Blood Pressure Screening Dental Checkups for Children and Adults …
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… amount of alcohol use comes with risks. The risks are even higher for young people. Alcohol is a leading cause of death … cancers Increased risk of stroke and heart disease High blood pressure Reduced resistance to infection and communicable …
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… For example, you may get one if a test shows that you have blood or protein in your urine. The biopsy is usually done … procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the procedure and how soon to do … The needle is removed after the tissue sample is taken. Pressure is put on the biopsy site for several minutes to …
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… if it's only on one side Belly pain Pain when you urinate Blood in your urine When to take a pregnancy test Exactly … take this test at least 1 to 2 weeks after a missed period. Taking it earlier could give you a false negative result. … of hCG in your urine may be too low for the test to find. Blood pregnancy test. This test can give you results as …
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… specific instructions. If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, your doctor may tell you to stop taking it before your test. Or your doctor may tell you to … It can help keep fluid from building up again. A tight (pressure) bandage will be placed over the site to reduce …
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… Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking dexlansoprazole and each time you get a refill. If … side effects, including: symptoms of a low magnesium blood level (such as muscle spasms, irregular heartbeat, … your risk for bone fractures, especially with longer use, higher doses, and in older adults. Talk with your doctor or …
