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Medications
… may cause a severe decrease in your blood cells, which lowers your ability to fight infections and increases the … medication to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Eating several small meals, not eating before treatment, or … your mouth often with cool water mixed with baking soda or salt. It may also be best to eat soft, moist foods. …
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… Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the abnormal backflow, or reflux, of stomach juices into the esophagus, the … GERD does trigger asthma theorize that the abnormal backflow of stomach juices irritates nerves in the esophagus. … the symptoms of GERD include losing weight (if needed), eating a low-fat diet, raising the head of your bed, and not …
Medications
… is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this … and each time you get a refill. Be sure to read and follow all instructions for use from your doctor or the … medication can cause your body to lose too much fluid and salts (dehydration). Tell your doctor right away if you have …
Medications
… is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this … chest pain spreading to the jaw/neck/arm, unusual sweating, trouble breathing, or fast/irregular heartbeat. Uses … high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart …
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… vessels deep in the uterine wall. This leads to poor blood flow in the placenta. It's not clear what causes this … is it diagnosed? Pre-eclampsia is usually found during a routine prenatal visit. That's one reason it's important to … take an active role in managing a health condition. Healthy Eating: Eating Less Sodium High Blood Pressure: Checking …
Medications
… depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, or binge eating disorder (BED). How To Use Read the Medication Guide … your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your … Older adults may also be more likely to develop a type of salt imbalance (hyponatremia), especially if they are taking …
Medications
… chest pain spreading to the jaw/neck/arm, unusual sweating, trouble breathing, or fast/irregular heartbeat. Uses … is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart … pill" (diuretic) and causes your body to get rid of extra salt and water. This effect may increase the amount of urine …
Medical tests
… of bilirubin in a blood sample. Bilirubin is a brownish yellow substance found in bile . It is produced when the liver … are high, the skin and whites of the eyes may look yellow (jaundice). Jaundice may be caused by liver disease ( … or the effects of medicines that can damage the liver. Find out if something is blocking the bile ducts. This may occur …
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… and bacteria that can contaminate certain types of seafood. Eating the seafood may result in foodborne illness . The … with numbness or tingling in the face, arms, and legs, followed by headache, dizziness, nausea, and loss of … poisoning This type is caused by toxins produced by a salt-water plant. It is found in shellfish such as mussels. …
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… cells and helps carry oxygen to all parts of your body. Without enough iron, your body will not have enough hemoglobin, … their iron needs. How much iron do I need? Aim for the following amounts of iron each day: Age (years) Male Female 1 … foods? You can absorb more non-heme iron from foods by eating them at the same time as foods with heme iron or …
