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… On this page: Overview Overview Some diuretics can cause low levels of potassium. A delicate balance of potassium is … to properly transmit electrical impulses in the heart. A low potassium level can disrupt the normal electrical … irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). If potassium levels are low, a potassium supplement may be prescribed. Do not start …
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… your back. Be careful when you start your exercises. Slow down or stop if you need to. You also need to do … 3 to 6 weeks after surgery. Active exercise might be allowed right away after surgery for tendinitis. Be sure to … exercises The shoulder blade (scapula) is one of the main bones of the shoulder joint. It helps to keep the shoulder …
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… To get started tracking your health, click on a form below. Checklists Evaluating Hospice Palliative Care Programs Preventing Falls at Home Using Low-Vision Aids at Home Vertigo: Checklist for the Home … High Blood Sugar Emergency Diabetes in Adults: Record of My Low Blood Sugar Problems Diabetes in Children: Record of My …
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… that make symptoms worse. Choose dairy products that are low in lactose, such as yogurt, lactose-reduced milk, and … in your stools (stools may look oily and smell bad), choose low-fat foods instead of high-fat ones. For instance, some cuts of red meat have a lot of fat. A low-fat choice would be lean beef (such as sirloin, top and …
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… make. It acts longer than regular insulin, providing a low, steady level of insulin. It works by helping blood … upper arm. Do not inject into a vein or muscle because very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) may occur. Do not inject into … or if it gets worse (your blood sugar is too high or too low). Side Effects Injection site reactions (such as pain, …
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… Is Done Results Overview An endoscopic sinus examination allows the doctor to see all the structures inside the nose … nose where the surgery will be performed. Results Normal Bones and soft tissues appear normal. Abnormal Swelling and … our content . … Overview An endoscopic sinus examination allows the doctor to see all the structures inside the nose …
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… becomes a layered disc on the uterine wall. As shown below, by about four weeks, major body systems are starting to … that a full term baby will have. The heart is functioning. Bones begin to form. 12 weeks Image Tooth buds are present. …
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… (soft spots on the head) are becoming smaller and the skull bones are growing firmer and less flexible. The skin may …
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… release sugar stored in the liver. It is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) that may cause you to need … or pharmacist. Caregivers should know the symptoms of low blood sugar (see also Precautions section) and be … on how to give glucagon if needed. An episode of very low blood sugar should be treated right away to prevent …
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… release sugar stored in the liver. It is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) that may cause you to need … be used before certain X-ray procedures of the gut. It slows down movement of the stomach, intestines, and colon, … or pharmacist. Caregivers should know the symptoms of low blood sugar (see also Precautions section) and be …
