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… had one or more big goals in mind, like controlling your high blood pressure or lowering your cholesterol. Are those goals the same today? Or do you need … had one or more big goals in mind, like controlling your high blood pressure or lowering your cholesterol. Are those …
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… temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer may depend on how you took the … to worry about. But be sure to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral …
Medications
… specific health needs. Uses This product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, or extra fluid in the body (edema). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, … not feel sick. If you also take certain drugs to lower your cholesterol (bile acid-binding resins such as cholestyramine …
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… you from pregnancy if they are exposed to direct sun or high heat. This can release a high dose of hormone from the patch, which leaves less for … weight gain. Shot may decrease levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol . Shot can cause reversible bone mineral loss. …
Medical tests
… by the kidneys and passes out of the body in the urine. A high level of phosphate in the blood is usually caused by a … at the puncture site. Results Phosphate levels are usually higher in children than in adults. That's because of the … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values High phosphate levels may be caused by: Some …
Medical tests
… tract . Sometimes a test for gastrin is done after eating a high-protein diet or after receiving an injection of the … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High levels High gastrin levels may be caused by: Zollinger-Ellison …
Medical tests
… direct bilirubin measurements. When bilirubin levels are high, the skin and whites of the eyes may look yellow … sample will be needed if the baby's bilirubin level is high. Blood sample from a vein A health professional uses a … that isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. High values Results that show slightly high bilirubin levels …
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… occur? Any home, school, office, or other building can have high levels of radon. Radon is found in new and old … of uranium, you may be more likely to be exposed to high levels of radon. But the construction features and … tobacco smoking. footnote 1 People who smoke have an even higher risk of lung cancer from radon exposure than people …
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… that lasts through the day and night. Fever. It may be high with some infections, such as pneumonia. Feeling cranky … (using the neck, chest, and belly muscles to breathe) and a high-pitched sound when breathing (wheezing). Allergies and … problems are getting better Does your child make a harsh, high-pitched sound when he or she breathes in? This often …
Medications
… doctor right away. Uses This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, … of this drug. If you also take certain drugs to lower your cholesterol (bile acid-binding resins such as …