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… Delayed motor skills Learning problems Heroin or opioids High blood pressure during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia) Bleeding in the …
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… that has spread to the bones. It is also used to treat a high level of calcium in the blood that may occur with some cancers. Sodium clodronate … Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking sodium clodronate and each time you get a refill. If …
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… often affected. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. When uric acid levels in the blood are too high, the uric acid may form hard crystals in your joints. … Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking colchicine and each time you get a refill. If you …
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… the symptoms? Possible symptoms include: Fever Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas … Supervise your child and make sure they wash their hands properly. For more information on hand washing, see … supervise children Teach your child how to wash their hands properly by following these steps: Wash hands well with warm …
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… women, pelvic ultrasound may be done to: Find the cause of blood in the urine (hematuria). An ultrasound of the kidneys … to take pictures from different angles. You may feel some pressure. Water may be put into your rectum to clean the end … stripe (also called endometrial hyperplasia ) may mean a higher chance of endometrial cancer . Problems from pelvic …
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… things that make you more likely to get it. Your risk is higher if you smoke, are very overweight (obese), have high blood pressure, or have certain inherited conditions. What are the …
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… toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or … Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking raltegravir and each time you get a refill. If you … C) muscle disorders (such as rhabdomyolysis, myopathy) high blood levels of creatine kinase (high CK test results) …
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… The cramping can involve your lower belly, back, or thighs. And the pain from these cramps can range from mild to … bottle on your belly. Or take a warm bath. Heat improves blood flow and may help with pain. Lie down and put a pillow … your knees up to your chest. This will help with any back pressure. Get at least 2½ hours of moderate to vigorous …
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… In total knee replacement surgery, the ends of the damaged thigh and lower leg (shin) bones and usually the kneecap are … to help with constipation. You may have stockings that put pressure on your legs to prevent blood clots. Your nurse will also give you medicine and …
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… when being treated for a medical condition, such as high blood pressure. Postural management methods that use gravity to …