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… Most of the sodium in the body (about 85%) is found in blood and lymph fluid . Sodium levels in the body are partly … chloride and in baking soda as sodium bicarbonate. Many medicines and other products also have sodium in them, … or electrolyte imbalances. Urine sodium levels are often high when blood levels are low. The urine sodium level is …
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… Shunt surgeries are designed to redirect the flow of blood or belly fluid through other areas of the body. Types … in the belly ( ascites ). They divert the fluid into normal blood circulation. Portacaval shunts. These shunts may lower blood pressure in the vein that carries blood to the liver (portal …
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… closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the …
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… you. Avoid alcohol. It can increase dehydration. Include high-fibre foods in your diet each day. These foods include … Check with your doctor before you use any non-prescription medicines for constipation. Do not use laxatives on a … pain. You have new or worse nausea or vomiting. You have blood in your stools. Watch closely for changes in your …
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… your skin. Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions for taking your antinausea medicines and to report back about … can cause unpleasant side effects including dry mouth, low blood pressure, and dizziness, especially in older people or …
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… cancer, your chances of getting those cancers may be higher. And if you have two or three relatives who have had … whether to do something to lower it. This can include taking medicine or having surgery. Having a family history means that you have one or more blood relatives with breast or ovarian cancer. They could …
Medications
… how to treat it. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication and after a dose increase, or if you take the wrong dose/strength. Taking this medication with alcohol or other drugs that can … or cough-and-cold products). Check the labels on all your medicines to see if they contain acetaminophen, and ask your …
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… of financial abuse include: A family member who repeatedly pressures a parent for money or borrows money, but never … abuse can happen to both men and women. Older adults at higher risk of financial abuse tend to be alone, socially …
Medications
… how to treat it. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication and after a dose increase, or if you take the wrong dose/strength. Taking this medication with alcohol or other drugs that can … or cough-and-cold products). Check the labels on all your medicines to see if they contain acetaminophen, and ask your …
Medications
… abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death. Taking this medication with alcohol or other drugs that can … especially if you have used it for a long time or in high doses. To prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower … it is against the law. Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood counts, liver function) should be done while you are …
