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Medical tests
… Swallowing Study On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … Feels Risks Results Test Overview A swallowing study is a test that shows what your throat and … about 20 to 30 minutes. How It Feels You won't feel any pain from the X-ray. The barium liquid is thick and chalky, …
Medications
… is a man-made form of vitamin B12 used to treat low levels (deficiency) of this vitamin. Vitamin B12 helps … supplies safely. Consult your pharmacist. Side Effects Pain/redness at the injection site, mild diarrhea, itching, … do not have serious side effects. This medication may cause low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalemia). Tell your …
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… to help you choose fat, carbohydrate, and protein sources. Reduce calories from fats and replace saturated fats with … as vegetables and fruits, and whole grain foods. Choose low-fat protein sources, such as fish, poultry, low-fat dairy products, tofu, and legumes. Pinto beans, …
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… at every restaurant, even at fast-food places. By following some simple guidelines, you can enjoy eating out and … vegetables, and whole grains. Restaurant meals are often low in these things. By adding these foods, you can have a … This will allow you to control how much you use. Choose reduced-fat salad dressings. Or choose oil-and-vinegar salad …
Medications
… product and your specific health needs. Warning Tacrolimus lowers the body's ability to fight an infection/disease … certain types of cancer (such as skin cancer, lymphoma). To reduce the risk of these serious side effects, take this … problems (such as hearing loss, ringing in the ears) pain/redness/swelling of arms or legs easy bruising/bleeding …
Medications
… a class of drugs known as alkylating agents. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Other Uses … Do not chew or crush the capsules before swallowing. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you … dizziness, headache, trouble sleeping, muscle/joint pain, or darkening of the skin may occur. Nausea and …
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… short periods during sleep. When you stop breathing or have reduced airflow into your lungs during sleep, you don't sleep well and … of sleeping pills, opioids, and sedatives. Sleeping on your back. Sleeping on your back may make sleep apnea worse. …
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… of the saw palmetto plant contains a compound that may reduce the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), … to urinate. Some people also use it for chronic pelvic pain, hair loss, migraine, and other conditions. From the … When using natural health products, keep in mind the following: Like conventional medicines, natural health products …
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… of birth control, such as the condom or diaphragm. It may reduce acne, heavy bleeding and cramping, and symptoms of … way to avoid having your period. This may help if you have painful periods. What are the disadvantages of using the … way to avoid having your period. This may help if you have painful periods. What are the disadvantages of using the …
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… no medical treatments for these diseases. They also help reduce the spread of disease to others to prevent sudden … person. They may help stop preventable diseases from coming back. If a disease occurs in a community, there is little or … person. They may help stop preventable diseases from coming back. If a disease occurs in a community, there is little or …
