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… to cold or hot weather before temperature measurement Follow the best practices and the manufacturer's instructions … Help stop the spread of germs . Make sure to read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions each time you use a … instructions carefully Gently tug on the ear, pulling it back. This will help straighten the ear canal, and make a …
Medications
… or a certain other eye disease (ocular hypertension). Lowering high pressure in the eye reduces the risk of vision … before replacing your contact lenses. Tilt your head back, look upward, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a … effects, including: fast/pounding heartbeat eye or eyelid pain/burning/swelling extreme sensitivity to light vision …
Medications
… away if you have symptoms such as trouble speaking/swallowing, mental/mood changes (such as confusion), … and restart this medication on your own. You may need to go back to a hospital to restart this medication. Tell your … that doesn't stop loss of appetite stomach/abdominal pain yellowing eyes/skin dark urine A very serious allergic …
Medications
… your risk of side effects, your doctor may start you at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Once your … doctor may work with you to reduce your regular dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Do not take more … shivering swollen ankles/legs unusual weight gain eye pain/swelling/redness vision changes (such as double/blurred …
Medications
… if you also take aspirin. NSAIDs/aspirin may be used with low-dose methotrexate such as for the treatment of … away if you have symptoms such as irregular heartbeat, low back/side pain, signs of kidney problems (such as pink/bloody urine, …
Health topics
… more fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and cutting back on foods that have a lot of fat, salt, and sugar. A … guidelines provide tips for eating well to stay healthy and lower your risk of diseases such as heart attack and stroke. … brain that your stomach is empty and your blood sugar is low. This makes your stomach growl and gives you hunger …
Healthy eating
… that affects your central nervous system. Over time it can slow or block the nerve signals that control how well your … together and how strong they are. It may cause tingling or pain in parts of your body and decreased vision. Other … Feeling tired Depression Changes in how you think Swallowing problems Movement problems Disability. MS can affect …
Health topics
… Basics What is a canker sore? A canker sore is a shallow sore shaped like a crater (ulcer) on your tongue or on … have a red border and a white or yellow centre. They may be painful and can make it hard to talk and eat. You may have … trouble swallowing, or if your canker sores keep coming back. You may have another problem that is causing your …
Medications
… on the first day of your period, you do not need to use back-up birth control the first week. After using the ring … Do not flush the used ring down a toilet. If you have pain/bleeding when trying to remove the ring, or if you … sudden heavy bleeding, missed periods) dark urine yellowing eyes/skin Very rarely, the ring has been accidentally …
Medications
… Get medical help right away if you have any of the following symptoms: pain/numbness/burning/tingling/weakness in your … the aorta (such as sudden/severe pain in the stomach/chest/back, shortness of breath) This medication may rarely cause …
