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… causes of olecranon bursitis: Inflammation, such as from pressure on the bursa or from inflammatory conditions. This … in tissue near the bursa that spreads to the bursa A blood-borne infection. This is rare. What are the symptoms? … in tissue near the bursa that spreads to the bursa A blood-borne infection. This is rare. What are the symptoms? …
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… Triggers include changes in daily routine, foods, hormones, medicines, lights, odours, or other things in the … Fasting or skipping meals. Changes in the weather, heat, or high humidity. Bright lights, glare, or reflected sunlight. … and hormone therapy. Medicines that expand (dilate) the blood vessels (vasodilators), such as nifedipine, and …
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… a vein or artery. Your aorta is a large artery. It carries blood from your heart through your belly to the rest of your … longer. Repairing a smaller aneurysm, which doesn't have as high a risk of rupture, does not help a person live longer. … surgery, and the recovery time is shorter. But there is a higher risk that you will need another procedure or surgery. …
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… arrest, the heart suddenly stops beating. This causes blood to stop pumping to the body. If the heartbeat is not … who have a family history of sudden cardiac death have a higher risk for sudden cardiac death. footnote 1 Some other … diet. Eat more fruits and vegetables and other high-fibre foods. Exercise for at least 30 minutes on most, …
Medications
… toothbrushes, and razors) that may have contacted blood or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or … Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking efavirenz and each time you get a refill. If you have … B or C, cirrhosis) drug/substance/alcohol abuse seizures high cholesterol/triglyceride levels Efavirenz may cause a …
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… In combination with decompressive surgery to decrease pressure on the spinal cord and/or spinal nerves in the … the fusion, breakage of metal implants (if used), or both. Blood clots in deep veins. Nerve or spinal cord injury. … the fusion, breakage of metal implants (if used), or both. Blood clots in deep veins. Nerve or spinal cord injury. …
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… hepatitis C virus spread? HCV is spread primarily through blood-to-blood contact. The main ways of passing HCV are: Sharing … Is hepatitis C virus curable? Yes. Hepatitis C is curable. Highly effective, direct-acting antiviral treatments (DAAs) …
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… after they have been infected with the virus. You need a blood test to see if you have HCV. About 75% of people … Is hepatitis C virus curable? Yes. HCV is curable. Newer, highly effective drugs to treat HCV are covered by BC … I prevent passing HCV on to others? HCV is spread through blood-to-blood contact. While there is a very low risk of …
Medications
… has occurred when this medication is stopped. Liver and blood testing should continue for several months after … your medical condition and response to therapy. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. … If you have an HIV infection, you should be taking the higher-strength dosage. Consult your doctor or pharmacist …
Medications
… how to treat it. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication and after a dose … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that … problems. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products such as other opioid pain or cough …
