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Medications
… specific health needs. Warning This medication decreases bone marrow function, an effect that may lead to a low number of blood cells such as red cells, white cells, … Tell your doctor right away if you develop any of the following symptoms: signs of infection (such as sore throat …
Medications
… thirst, very dry mouth, muscle cramps/weakness, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, fainting, dizziness, … very serious (possibly fatal) blood disorders (decreased bone marrow function leading to low number of blood cells such as white cells, red cells, …
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… handout provides information about eating well while following a lacto-ovo vegetarian eating pattern during early … vegetarian eating pattern. Balanced meal and snack ideas Below are sample meals and snacks that include foods suitable … and soy products like tofu Calcium Calcium helps form bones and teeth. It’s also important for muscle function. …
Medications
… to move for a long time. Heparin helps to keep blood flowing smoothly by making a certain natural substance in … serious side effects, including: swelling at injection site bone pain easily broken bones This medication can cause … history, especially of: bleeding/blood problems (such as low platelet count, hemophilia) high blood pressure …
Health topics
… your lifestyle. Everyone heals at a different rate. But following your doctor's orders can help you achieve a fast and … to keep a calendar with the dates and times of scheduled follow-up appointments. Private insurance information. This is … Your chest Your surgeon may cut through your chest bone, or sternum, to perform your CABG surgery. Unlike other …
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… the tooth that you can see to the roots that are in the jawbone. Damage caused by tooth decay is the most common reason … of your cheek or lip. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. If the dentist gave you a … of your cheek or lip. Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. If the dentist gave you a …
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… are the symptoms? Symptoms may start either suddenly or slowly. They may include: A new headache, often near the … steroid medicine will put you at risk for problems such as bone thinning ( osteoporosis ). Your doctor may recommend … will increase the steroid dosage for a while. Then you can slowly lower it after your symptoms go away. Your doctor may …
Medical tests
… Blood vessels. Using MRI to look at blood vessels and the flow of blood through them is called magnetic resonance … the uterus and ovaries. In men, it looks at the prostate. Bones and joints. MRI can check for problems of the bones … clothes, depending on which area is examined. (You may be allowed to keep on your underwear if it's not in the way.) You …
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… Information Overview Impingement occurs when inflammation, bone spurs, or fluid buildup causes a rotator cuff tendon to be squeezed and rub against a bone. Every time you raise your arm above your head, the … shoulder muscle ( deltoid ) on the head of the upper arm bone. This can lead to further damage to the rotator cuff …
Medical tests
… pictures. The contrast material may be used to check blood flow, find some types of tumours, and show areas of … pain. Find problems in the shoulder, such as arthritis , bone tumours, worn-out cartilage, torn ligaments, torn … clothes, depending on which area is examined. (You may be allowed to keep on your underwear if it's not in the way.) You …
