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… and any symptoms you have. You may be asked to avoid high-acid foods. You will not be able to take a bath, except … uncoordinated. The LES pressure is low. The LES pressure is high and fails to relax after you swallow. Many conditions … and any symptoms you have. You may be asked to avoid high-acid foods. You will not be able to take a bath, except …
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… causing death in 5 to 10 per cent of cases, with the highest rates among the very young and the elderly. Tetanus … had measles and are considered immune. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be more severe in … It is important to prevent spreading the virus to people at high risk of complications from influenza, such as the …
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… of heat stroke) Seizures Unconsciousness/coma Who is at higher risk of heat-related illness? Some people are at … efficiently and are less likely to sense and respond to high temperatures People who live alone or who are socially … Use of alcohol or other substances Previous heat stroke High humidity How can I prevent heat-related illness? There …
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… lung cancer in your lifetime if you are exposed to high levels of radon and you smoke or used to smoke. For … where people spend 4 or more hours. It’s recommended that higher concentrations be remediated sooner. For more … the province, but some regions are known to have typically higher concentrations. Sampling results from a recent Health …
Health topics
… sugar levels rise. Taking insulin can prevent symptoms of high blood sugar. It can also help to prevent emergencies … serious and permanent health problems from long-term high blood sugar. Remember these key tips for giving insulin … sugar levels rise. Taking insulin can prevent symptoms of high blood sugar. It can also help to prevent emergencies …
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… trigger autonomic dysreflexia, which causes sudden very high blood pressure and headaches. If not treated quickly … you can try tapping on the bladder area, stroking your thigh, or doing push-ups in your wheelchair. Or you can use … trigger autonomic dysreflexia, which causes sudden very high blood pressure and headaches. If not treated quickly …
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… started after your child began taking a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Yes Medicine may be causing … (3 Tbsp) of strained prunes each day. Add baby foods with a high fibre content. High-fibre foods include cooked dried beans or peas …
Medications
… appointments. Uses This medication is used to treat ongoing high levels of iron in the body caused by multiple blood transfusions. It is also used to treat high levels of iron in people with a certain blood disorder … marrow disorders involving damaged blood-forming cells (high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes) This drug may make you …
Medications
… if you have used hydrocortisone for a long time or in high doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you … Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you … heart problems (such as heart failure, recent heart attack) high blood pressure liver disease kidney disease thyroid …
Medications
… if you have used methylprednisolone for a long time or in high doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you … Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you … (such as congestive heart failure, recent heart attack) high blood pressure current/ past infections (such as those …
