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… also important. Your doctor may also suggest you take folic acid supplements. Medicines that treat sickle cell disease … by your doctor. Prescription pain medicine includes oral medicines such as codeine and ibuprofen, or codeine and acetaminophen. Some people might take oral controlled-release morphine at home. Managing your child's at-school …
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… directly over your eye and place 1 drop into the pouch. Release the eyelid and gently close your eyes. Place one … directly over your eye and place 1 drop into the pouch. Release the eyelid and gently close your eyes. Place one …
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… and ulipristal stop or delay ovulation (an egg being released from the ovaries). Progestin-only pills prevent …
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… people see better. But surgery may not be needed or can be delayed for months or years. Many people with cataracts get … see better. But surgery may not be needed. Or it can be delayed for months or years. Many people with cataracts get … people see better. But surgery may not be needed or can be delayed for months or years. Many people with cataracts get …
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… to watch for other symptoms. High: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral High fever: 40°C (104°F) or higher, oral Moderate: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C (103.9°F), oral Moderate fever: 38°C (100.4°F) to 39.9°C (103.9°F), …
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… orange juice or fortified soy beverage, and greens. Folic acid. Folic acid (or folate) is found in foods such as liver, vegetables … a multivitamin to make sure you get enough iron and folic acid. Your daily calories needs In the first trimester, …
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… also helps muscles, fat, and liver cells store sugar to be released when it is needed. If the body tissues do not … level rises. Insulin resistance causes the pancreas to release too much insulin (hyperinsulinemia). It may also cause the liver to release too much sugar into the blood. Several things may …
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… the blood calcium level is too low, the parathyroid glands release more PTH. This causes the bones to release more calcium into the blood and reduces the amount of calcium released by the kidneys into the urine. Also, vitamin D is …
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… is made from vitamin A and is sometimes called vitamin A acid or retinoic acid. It comes in cream, gel, and liquid forms. Side effects … is made from vitamin A and is sometimes called vitamin A acid or retinoic acid. It comes in cream, gel, and liquid …