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… the eye) heart problems (such as congestive heart failure) high blood pressure infections (such as candidiasis, valley … depression, psychosis) low blood minerals (such as calcium, potassium) stomach/intestinal problems (such as … poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include high blood pressure, water retention, extreme weight gain, …
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… by your doctor. Be sure to ask your doctor about acceptable foods/liquids you may eat or drink before the procedure; … dehydration and loss of salts in the blood (such as potassium, sodium). Children may be more sensitive to the … dehydration and loss of salts in the blood (such as potassium, sodium). During pregnancy, this medication should …
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… 2024 Overview Knowing how to plan meals, shop for healthy foods, and prepare foods are important food skills. Take steps to learn these … healthy snacks Canada's food guide: Recipes Traditional foods Traditional foods are an important part of Indigenous …
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… used in people with low blood levels of certain minerals (potassium, magnesium) or a certain heart problem (long QT … hours before or 1 hour after taking your dose. Other drugs/foods may increase the risk of an irregular heartbeat. … hands/ankles/feet unusual/rapid weight gain symptoms of high blood sugar (such as increased thirst/urination) signs …
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… of the risks of choking. Babies and young children are at high risk of choking because they: Have less practice … child's parent or a health care provider to find out what foods are safe for that child. What is choking? Choking is … able to breathe and could die. Choking can also happen when foods or objects get stuck in the voice box, vocal chords, …
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… Many healthy eating patterns contain mostly plant-based foods. Find out more on this page. Plant-based eating … habit to eat vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and protein foods (Government of Canada) Eating more plant-based foods Take steps to add more plant-based foods to your diet: …
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… first few days after your transplant, you'll likely have a high dose. Then the dosage is slowly reduced to the lowest … always need to take these medicines. Side effects include high blood pressure, too much potassium in the blood, and kidney problems. These medicines …
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… radiation treatments. The use of certain medicines, such as high doses of ketoconazole. If you take a steroid medicine … diarrhea. Sudden pain in the belly, low back, or legs. A high fever. Feeling very weak or light-headed. Feeling … also order tests, such as: Blood tests to check for high potassium or low sodium levels. Your cortisol and ACTH …
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… of hands/feet pain in your side (flank pain) symptoms of high potassium blood levels (such as muscle weakness, … pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. This medication may lower your ability to fight …
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… solid food. Your baby will begin to show interest in solid foods and your family’s eating behaviour. Chestfeeding is a … or chestfeeding, or from bottle-feeding to solid foods. Weaning Bottle-feeding: weaning a baby Feeding your baby solid foods Learn about what kinds of solid foods you can feed …