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Medical tests
… alcohol test measures the amount of alcohol (ethanol) in your body. Alcohol is quickly absorbed into the blood and … food eaten while drinking, and each person's ability to tolerate alcohol. Effects of drinking alcohol Estimated blood … to walk, nausea, vomiting 0.40: Possible coma and death What affects BAC BAC depends on the number of drinks you …
Medical tests
… A cystoscopy is a procedure that lets a doctor look inside your bladder and urethra. The urethra is the tube that … to outside the body. The doctor uses a thin, lighted tool called a cystoscope. With this tool, the doctor can … can be stressful. This information will help you understand what you can expect if you will be having this done in a …
Health topics
… side effects. Be sure to follow these medicine precautions. Your child's over-the-counter medicine will have a "Drug … baby, follow your doctor's or a pharmacist's advice about what amount to give. Do not use acetaminophen if your child … you give the right dose. When you give medicine, use the tool that comes with the medicine, such as a dropper or a …
Health topics
… Safety On this page: Overview Overview What are crib safety standards? Strict guidelines for crib … injuries. If a crib doesn't meet current safety standards, your baby may be injured. A properly constructed crib has: … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… sugar, see the topics: Type 1 Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes. What is low blood sugar? You may have briefly felt the … be an ongoing problem. It occurs when the level of sugar in your blood drops too low to give your body energy. What … want to vomit. You could also feel jittery or nervous. Your heart may beat fast. You may sweat. Or your skin might turn …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamnese What is malaria? Malaria is a very serious disease caused by … Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … untreated, malaria may cause seizures, anemia, jaundice, heart failure, kidney failure, respiratory distress, coma …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily and the heart does not need to work so hard. Lowering high blood … that could raise your blood pressure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … Uses Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to improve the chance of … pressure or worsen your heart failure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains 2 … that could raise your blood pressure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely …
Health topics
… How much do the examination and treatment cost? Does your provincial health plan or private health insurance … contract for a specific number of visits at the beginning. What are the risks of treatment? Ask about health risks and … that varicose veins may recur after treatment. Ask for the rates of varicose vein recurrence with the type of treatment …
