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… very overweight and have not been able to lose weight with diet and exercise. This surgery makes the stomach smaller. … Try not to eat too much at one time or eat foods that are high in fat or sugar. If you do, you may vomit, get stomach … You could get an infection in the incision. You could get a blood clot in your legs ( deep vein thrombosis , or DVT) or …
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… metals) linked to cancer Nicotine dependence: nicotine is highly addictive, and results in withdrawal symptoms and … Cardiovascular health: vaping can impact arteries and blood vessels, which can increase heart rate and blood pressure Respiratory health: vaping can irritate the mouth, …
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… more than 15 cigarettes a day and are 35 or older or have high blood pressure, a history of stroke, a history of blood clots, …
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… in people with kidney problems and in people with serious blood diseases. Liver disease may be more likely to occur in … appointments. Uses This medication is used to treat ongoing high levels of iron in the body caused by multiple blood … you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell …
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… is to be used heart disease liver disease a certain blood disorder (methemoglobinemia) If you are going to have … Do not store the gel or the foam or spray canisters near high heat (more than 120 degrees F/49 degrees C), and do not … open flame. Because the foam or spray canisters are under pressure, do not puncture or burn the container. Do not …
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… Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless your doctor or pharmacist says … fainting seizure This medication may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you …
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… (such as asthma, emphysema) glaucoma heart problems high blood pressure liver disease seizures stomach problems (such as …
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… problems (such as asthma, emphysema) diabetes heart/blood vessel disease (such as stroke, coronary artery disease, irregular heart rhythm) high blood pressure (hypertension) overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) …
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… difficulty urinating (such as due to an enlarged prostate) high blood pressure (hypertension) heart/blood vessel disease (such as …
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… sac. This is called pericardial effusion . Sudden pressure on the heart and sudden difficulty pumping enough blood. This is called cardiac tamponade. It can be caused by … thick and stiff. This makes it harder for the heart to pump blood. What causes it? Many things can cause pericarditis, …
