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… (meningitis, meningococcemia). This infection may cause severe problems (hearing loss, brain/nerve problems, paralysis, blindness, … Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that …
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… later. Other symptoms may include headache, fever, hair loss, swollen lymph nodes and bumps or mucous patches inside … or several years later. Complications may be neurologic (hearing or vision loss, dizziness ) or cause damage to your brain, heart and other organs in your …
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… neck. Until a cleft palate is treated with surgery, it can cause problems with feeding, speech, and hearing. What causes it? Doctors aren't sure what causes it. … be more likely to have a cleft palate if you: Use certain medicines while you're pregnant. Use alcohol or illegal …
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… is breathing that is deeper and more rapid than normal. It causes a decrease in the amount of a gas in the blood. (This … of sudden hyperventilation include anxiety, fever, some medicines, intense exercise, and emotional stress . It also … or tunnel vision. Problems with concentration or memory. Loss of consciousness (fainting). Hyperventilation isn't a …
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… something that is not really there. It can involve sight, hearing, taste, smell, and/or touch. For example, you may … is having a hallucination. It may scare you, because you can't see why the person is behaving as he or she … is having a hallucination. It may scare you, because you can't see why the person is behaving as he or she …
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… your chest. Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) often cause this feeling. PVCs are heartbeats that happen sooner … other stimulants such as diet pills or cough and cold medicines may cause your heart to beat faster or skip a … problems. The use of ephedra, a stimulant sold for weight loss and sports performance, is restricted in Canada, and …
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… more. He was stressed at work. He didn't get enough sleep because his flight schedules changed constantly. He talked … and much more fun, he believes. He also joined a weight-loss group, which helped him slim down. By watching how he … more. He was stressed at work. He didn't get enough sleep because his flight schedules changed constantly. He talked …
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… About This Medicine Make sure you know about each of the medicines you take. This includes why you take it, how to … you take. But common ones include: Nausea. Dry mouth. Loss of appetite. Diarrhea or constipation. Sexual problems. … General information about side effects All medicines can cause side effects. Many people don't have side effects. And …
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… drug, consult a doctor or pharmacist if you have headaches caused by head injury, coughing, or bending, or if you have … promptly if you develop ringing in the ears or difficulty hearing. If your condition lasts or gets worse (such as new … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that …
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… in the tissue in and around the tendon. These tears are caused by overuse. This is often called Achilles tendinitis … tear or completely tear (rupture) . A partial tear may cause mild or no symptoms. But a complete rupture causes pain and sudden loss of strength and movement. Problems with this tendon may …