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… loss, or night sweats. Uses Adalimumab is used to reduce pain and swelling due to certain types of arthritis (such as … eye disease (uveitis). This monograph is about the following adalimumab products: adalimumab and adalimumab-atto. … has been stored at room temperature, it should not be put back in the refrigerator. Keep the medication in the …
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… hormone changes if their testosterone level drops too low. Or it can be caused by a medical condition, like … nipple. Boys (and some men) may have breast tenderness and pain. Some breast enlargement is common in adolescent boys … the other condition will help balance hormones and may reduce the gynecomastia. Men who have prostate cancer and …
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… the cornea . By reshaping the cornea, these surgeries allow light to focus on the retina . This corrects a person's … It doesn't damage nearby tissues. The layer grows back during the healing process. PRK may be used to correct … eye. You will also get instructions on how to manage your pain. Someone must drive you home and then back to the …
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… of heart disease should not use ribavirin because it can lower your red blood cell level (anemia). This may worsen … your doctor if you have had any heart problems or chest pain. Ribavirin should never be used alone to treat … including: chest pain jaw/left arm pain stomach/lower back pain black/bloody stools A very serious allergic …
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… knee joint. It connects your thigh bone to the bone of your lower leg. The PCL keeps your knee stable when it moves forward or backward. A direct blow to the knee can injure your PCL. For … are the symptoms? An injury to your PCL may cause swelling, pain, tenderness, and stiffness around the knee. Several …
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… and get medical help right away if you notice any of the following rare but serious side effects: stomach/abdominal pain that doesn't go away, bloody or black/tarry stools, … as weight loss if needed, strengthening and conditioning exercises) may help improve your flexibility, range of …
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… hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the … diarrhea shaking (tremor) headache shortness of breath bone pain easily broken bones Get medical help right away if you … levels may lead to decreased bone development/growth and reduced full adult height. Keep all lab/medical appointments …
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… Overview People with diabetes sometimes get very low blood sugar. If they are unconscious, they need glucagon … need to give them the glucagon shot or nose spray during a low blood sugar emergency. Learn the steps for how to give … the kit to mix the powder and the liquid. Put this mixture back into the syringe. Make sure you have the amount of …
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… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, … Say food “gets stuck” or “goes down the wrong way” Have pain when swallowing Clear their throat regularly Refuse … Increased chest congestion after meals What to do to reduce the risk of choking or aspiration? It is important to …
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… incontinence : bladder training, habit training, biofeedback, and pelvic muscle exercises . People who have … to urinate. You are taught about the structure of the lower urinary tract and the causes of incontinence. A … do Kegels while urinating. If doing these exercises causes pain, stop doing them and talk with your doctor. Sometimes …
