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… something in a medicine. Your body's immune system fights back by setting off an allergic reaction. Most drug … and itchy skin. Coughing, wheezing, a runny nose, chest pain, chest tightness, or trouble breathing. A fever. … reaction. Under your doctor's supervision, you will then slowly increase how much you take. This lets your immune …
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… is found in the urine. Kidney problems can cause high or low levels of phosphate in the urine. High levels of … sample. How It Feels This test usually doesn't cause any pain or discomfort. Risks There are no known risks from … has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The …
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… and possible solutions. Maybe some of the reasons below are challenges you have with taking your medicines. … medicines with you. Talk to your doctor about what you should do if you miss a dose. Can you make it up? You're out … you are having or that you worry about. You may be able to try another medicine. If an upset stomach is a problem, ask …
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… is given, and a small cut (incision) is made in or just below the navel. The belly is inflated with air so that the … weeks of recovery. Studies have found that people have less pain after laparoscopic hernia repair than after open hernia … hernia repair is safe. The chance of a hernia coming back is low when the repair is done by an experienced …
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… After breast surgery ( mastectomy ), you may feel some pain going down your arm. Your shoulder and arm may be stiff and hard to move. You may also … teeth and hair. Special exercises that will help you get back your strength and flexibility include: Shoulder shrug. …
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… vaccine (flu vaccine) . On this page: Flu symptoms Who should get an influenza vaccine? Getting vaccinated against … contact with other people until you feel well enough to get back to your usual day-to-day activities. The symptoms of … To learn about influenza vaccinations, click on the links below. Inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine (HealthLinkBC File …
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… be very dry or brittle. Hair almost always starts growing back in 2 to 3 months. The new hair is usually very fine. … air-dry your hair. If you have to use a hair dryer, use the low-heat setting. Consider having your hair cut short. A … Information Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent Cancer Pain Cervical Cancer Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer Hair Loss …
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… ulcers and pyoderma gangrenosum, which is an eruption of painful, spreading ulcers that usually occur on the legs. … cholangitis) or, in rare cases, bile duct cancer. Low bone density. This happens in 3% to 30% of people who … disease. The risk is greater for people who take corticosteroid medicines. It can lead to osteoporosis and, later, …
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… hormone changes if their testosterone level drops too low. Or it can be caused by a medical condition, like … used to treat high blood pressure or heart problems. Taking steroids for bodybuilding can also cause gynecomastia. But … nipple. Boys (and some men) may have breast tenderness and pain. Some breast enlargement is common in adolescent boys …
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… medicines. That's because the immune system will try to destroy the new organ. These medicines weaken your … you'll likely have a high dose. Then the dosage is slowly reduced to the lowest dose that helps prevent … of polyclonal antibodies include fever, itching, and joint pain. Organ Transplant Current …