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… asthma until they reach their 40s. After 40, women have a higher risk for asthma. A family history of allergies and … Cockroach droppings in a child's home have been linked to a higher risk for asthma. footnote 5 Obesity. Being obese … longer than usual to breathe out and sometimes having a high-pitched, musical sound when breathing in. Sitting up, …
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… In total knee replacement surgery, the ends of the damaged thigh and lower leg (shin) bones and usually the kneecap are … replacement. In this surgery, the end of the thigh bone is replaced. Then an artificial surface is used to … weakness of the quadriceps muscles at the front of the thigh. Have a knee that appears to bend backward when the …
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… doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: high blood pressure bone loss (osteoporosis) depression … past 12 months, or if you have been using this product in higher-than-usual doses for a long time, it may be more … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: high blood pressure bone loss (osteoporosis) depression …
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… effect. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you … weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, complete blood counts, cholesterol/triglyceride levels) should be done while you … effect. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you …
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… or severe mental/mood changes (such as agitation, unusual high energy/excitement, thoughts of suicide) easy … or severe mental/mood changes (such as agitation, unusual high energy/excitement, thoughts of suicide) easy …
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… Anger and constant hostility keep your blood pressure high . And they increase your chances of having another … RelatedInformation The risk of a suicide attempt is highest if: You have the means to kill yourself, such as a … Anger and constant hostility keep your blood pressure high . And they increase your chances of having another …
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… may direct you to take a lower dose during the day and a higher dose at bedtime. If you are using the liquid form of … Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst/urination. If you … may direct you to take a lower dose during the day and a higher dose at bedtime. If you are using the liquid form of …
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… you at risk for the different types of glaucoma. You have a higher risk for open-angle glaucoma (OAG) if you: Have high pressure in the eyes. Are an older adult. Are of … of OAG. Are Hispanic. Have type 2 diabetes. You have a higher risk for closed-angle glaucoma (CAG) if you: Are from …
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… your leg or knee during a contact sport like football or in high-speed sports like skiing. Injuries like those from a … torn your ACL in the past. Being female. Females have a higher risk of non-contact ACL tears. These are injuries … strength, such as if the muscles in the front of your thigh (quadriceps) are stronger than the muscles at the back …
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… 8 years. During this time, your ovaries sometimes produce higher and sometimes lower amounts of hormones. This can … going down. This creates some health concerns, including: Higher risk of osteoporosis . Skin changes, including … skin; thinner, weaker vaginal lining and urinary tract; and higher risk of vaginal and urinary tract infections. Higher …