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… your doctor's directions. The risk of bleeding may be higher if you have a deformed spine, or have had spinal … blood flowing smoothly by lowering the activity of clotting proteins in the blood. Dalteparin is a type of heparin, and … certain eye problems (hypertensive or diabetic retinopathy) high blood pressure infection of the heart kidney disease …
Medical tests
… A complement test uses a blood sample to detect a group of proteins that help the body attack foreign substances. When … A complement test uses a blood sample to detect a group of proteins that help the body attack foreign substances. When …
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… intolerance test. If the hydrogen levels in your breath are high, you may have lactose intolerance. Lactose tolerance … reduced lactose, such as Natrel milk. Eat or drink other foods instead of milk and milk products. Try soy beverage … intolerance test. If the hydrogen levels in your breath are high, you may have lactose intolerance. Lactose tolerance …
Medications
… Do not apply on severely broken skin areas such as open wounds, deep cuts, or serious burns. If you are … your medical history, especially of: deep/open/puncture wounds broken/damaged/blistered skin animal bites serious … Do not apply on severely broken skin areas such as open wounds, deep cuts, or serious burns. If you are …
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… Red Bull® and Rockstar Energy®. Children and teens are the highest consumers of energy drinks. This despite warnings on … amounts of many of these ingredients through Supplemented foods regulations. The amounts are within safe levels when … Sugar The amount of sugar in energy drinks can be as high, or higher, as the amount in other sugary drinks such …
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… completely understood. Doctors think diverticula form when high pressure inside the colon pushes against weak spots in … increase the time stool remains in the bowel, adding to the high pressure. Pouches may form when the high pressure … beans, and whole grains in your diet each day. These foods are high in fibre. Drink plenty of fluids. Get some …
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… started after you began taking a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Yes Medicine may be causing … away, or may go away on its own. Certain medicines and foods can affect the colour of stool . Diarrhea medicines … started after you began taking a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Yes Medicine may be causing …
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… burns , home treatment is all that is needed for healing and to prevent other problems. Rinse the burn Rinse … a burned leg or arm normally to keep the burned skin from healing too tightly, which can limit movement. Related … burns , home treatment is all that is needed for healing and to prevent other problems. Rinse the burn Rinse …
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… such as once a year. Prevent endocarditis. You may have a higher risk of an infection in your heart. Talk to your … for you. Have a heart-healthy lifestyle. Eat heart-healthy foods. These foods include vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, … weight. Don't smoke. Manage other health problems such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. If you …
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… a person having light therapy will sit in front of a high-intensity (2,500- to 10,000-lux) fluorescent lamp, … breastfeeding, because they can pass into breast milk in high levels. If you are planning to breastfeed and are … Women who take an SSRI during pregnancy have a slightly higher chance of having a baby with birth defects. But not …