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… the oxygen supply to the heart is to increase the blood flow through the coronary arteries. Your heart increases the blood flow by widening (dilating) your coronary arteries. If your … of people, the circumflex artery supplies the lower and back portions of the left ventricle. The right coronary …
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… food as directed by your doctor. It may be chewed, swallowed whole, or crushed and mixed with food. The dosage is … be given in a few weeks. For other types of infections, follow your doctor's directions. Your doctor may order you to … lasts or gets worse. Side Effects Stomach/abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, or drowsiness …
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… nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, severe stomach/abdominal pain, dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin. Uses Propylthiouracil is used to treat … may rarely cause very serious blood disorders (such as a low number of red cells, white cells, and platelets), …
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… This topic can give you some general ideas about how to follow the diet your doctor or dietitian recommends. Note : … if you are on dialysis or have had a kidney transplant. Follow the special diet your doctor gave you. Most people who … added," "sodium-free," or "low-sodium." Foods labelled "reduced-sodium" and "lightly salted" may still have too much …
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… mirror to check on him. Nathan’s eyes were rolling to the back of his head, the entire left side of his body was limp, … Germs can spread easily in crowded places. Check the list below for some of the places your child may visit: Daycare or … in the arm or leg where the vaccine is given, and a low fever that may last for a few days. Up to half of …
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… pressure test. This test measures the pressure of blood flow in the arteries. Controlling blood pressure can help … filtration rate. A high level of creatinine and/or a low eGFR may mean your kidneys are not working as well as … The examination shows whether there's damage to the back of the eye (diabetic retinopathy). How often: Once a …
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… than 2 years because it may cause serious (possibly fatal) slow/shallow breathing. When this medication is used by children 2 … before and after surgery or to help certain opioid pain relievers (such as meperidine) work better. It may also …
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… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Certain conditions (such as … Abnormal growth of body hair, especially on the forehead/back/arms/legs, may occur. This is usually not permanent and … fast/pounding heartbeat face/muscle twitching toe/joint pain unusual restlessness muscle cramps/stiffness shaking …
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… How To Use This product is for rectal use only. Read and follow all directions on the product package or use as directed … you notice symptoms of overuse such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, decreased weight, or weakness, contact your doctor … mineral oil) Overdose This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms …
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… kidney stones, and overactive bladder. It works by slowing down the natural movements of the gut and by relaxing … constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, or redness/burning/pain at the injection site may occur. If any of these … valve stenosis) other stomach/intestinal problems (such as slow gut, blockage, megacolon, infection, ulcerative colitis) …