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… amount of swelling can: Increase the risk of skin sores (pressure injuries). Increase your chance of having the joint … amount of swelling can: Increase the risk of skin sores (pressure injuries). Increase your chance of having the joint …
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… doctor before you increase your fluids. Avoid fish with high mercury. Some examples include shark, swordfish, and … with natural health products. Talk with your doctor before taking any vitamins, minerals, and herbal or other dietary … doctor before you increase your fluids. Avoid fish with high mercury. Some examples include shark, swordfish, and …
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… capital femoral epiphysis occurs when the upper end of the thigh bone (femur) slips at the area where the bone is … rotation of the hip). Mild discomfort in the groin, thigh, or knee while walking or running. Rest relieves this … of the hip if it is not detected early and treated properly. Who is affected? A slipped capital femoral …
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… usually include a physical examination, semen analysis, blood tests, and special procedures. Should I be tested? … procedures, such as hysteroscopy or laparoscopy, have a higher chance of problems after the test. Where are … procedures, such as hysteroscopy or laparoscopy, have a higher chance of problems after the test. Where are …
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… with a special layer of cells (the retina): millions of highly sensitive nerve cells that convert light into nerve … which allows you to see shapes but not fine details. Blood vessels (retinal artery and vein) travel along with … with a special layer of cells (the retina): millions of highly sensitive nerve cells that convert light into nerve …
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… Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking palonosetron and each time you get a refill. If you … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. The risk of … or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no …
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… the dose, take this medication more often, or continue taking it for longer than prescribed. Use this medication … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. A product that may … or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no …
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… water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters). Do not lie down while taking this medication or for at least 10 minutes afterward. … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that … or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no …
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… and protein to avoid weight loss when you have COPD. Eat high-calorie snacks. Snack foods that can help you add … Crackers with peanut butter. Cereal with half-and-half. High-calorie drinks like whole milk, milkshakes, and … protein to your diet. Milk, milk products, and meats are high in protein. Try to eat more of these foods, or: Add …
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… Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … mosquito. Because the malaria parasite is found in red blood cells of an infected person, in rare cases, a blood … with food and plenty of water to reduce stomach upset. Taking anti-malarial mediation does not guarantee that you …