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… What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air. TB … reproductive organs. TB is curable. In British Columbia, medicines to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial … inside your lungs. You may also have unexplained weight loss, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite and tiredness or …
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… help treat older adults who have glaucoma and can't use medicines to treat it. How Well It Works Argon laser … repeated. But experts believe that SLT may be repeated because it uses a lower level of laser and causes less … high pressures inside the eye can lead to permanent vision loss. Citations American Academy of Ophthalmology …
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… (CAD) . It also increases your risk for diabetes. What causes it? Metabolic syndrome is caused by an unhealthy lifestyle that includes eating too … Being overweight is a major risk factor for CAD. Weight loss lowers LDL cholesterol and reduces all of the risk …
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… constipation or diarrhea, itchy/dry skin, headache, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, nausea, or … side effects. However, you have been prescribed this drug because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Other medications …
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… diarrhea, headache, back pain, nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite may occur. Nausea and vomiting can be … side effects. However, you have been prescribed this drug because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. A product that may …
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… Vietnamese What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox is usually … with chickenpox will die from the infection. Chickenpox can cause birth defects if the mother gets chickenpox while she … may include fever, aches, tiredness, headache and loss of appetite. A few days later, a rash appears. Red …
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… an adrenal crisis may occur that can lead to death because of a steep drop in blood pressure. What causes it? … of surgery or radiation treatments. The use of certain medicines, such as high doses of ketoconazole. If you take a … symptoms, such as: Skin that looks darker than normal. Loss of appetite. Diarrhea. Feeling light-headed. Feeling …
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… your specific health needs. Uses This medication contains 2 medicines: buprenorphine and naloxone. It is used to treat … Buprenorphine helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids. Naloxone is an opioid … glands not working well (such as unusual tiredness, weight loss) Get medical help right away if you have any very …
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… by common antibiotics and continue to grow, which may cause you to become sick. C. diff produces toxins that can cause damage to the cells in the intestines. The most common … it may also cause symptoms such as: Watery diarrhea Fever Loss of appetite Nausea Abdominal pain and tenderness In …
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… , corneal degeneration (band keratopathy), or vision loss. The incidence of eye disease is 2 to 34 out of 100 … not respond to these treatments, may be treated with other medicines such as methotrexate or azathioprine. footnote 2 … of 4 children had a good long-term vision outcome. Today, because of early treatment and better medicines, children with …
