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… are overweight or who are trying to lose weight quickly are more likely to get gallstones. What are the symptoms? Most … pancreas. Pancreatitis may cause sudden, severe belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, and fever. Learn more … an abdominal ultrasound Courtesy of Intermountain Medical Imaging, Boise, Idaho. Figure 1 shows a normal gallbladder on …
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… exposure? If your home was built before 1990, then you are more likely to have asbestos in your home. It could be in … on the Internet for asbestos abatement or removal. For more information Visit the following websites: Management of … registration-of-hazardous-waste-generators-and-facilities/managing-waste-asbestos WorkSafeBC – Asbestos: FAQs for …
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… in a weakened hip bone. Children and young adults are more likely to break a hip because of a bike or car crash or a sports injury. Falls cause more fractures—including hip fractures—as people age … menopause . Having lower levels of estrogen speeds up bone loss and results in weakened bones. Lower levels of …
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… inside your lungs. You may also have unexplained weight loss, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite and tiredness or … not tell whether the TB bacteria are sleeping or awake. For more information about TB skin testing, visit HealthLinkBC … deep in the lungs) to a lab to test for TB bacteria. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #51b Sputum …
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… lowers your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or … your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Unusual growth and swelling of the gums may occur. Brush your teeth and floss … side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as confusion, difficulty concentrating) vision changes problems …
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… attacks, and kidney problems. This medication also reduces swelling/fluid retention (edema) which can result from … or electrolyte imbalance: muscle cramps or weakness confusion severe dizziness unusual dry mouth or thirst … reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor …
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… impacts begin with any alcohol use and increase when having more than 2 drinks, as each drink increases the risk of … mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, colon, and breast. Cause memory loss and affect your ability to think, learn, and … you feel less stressed. Your drinking habits can affect how well you sleep. Even though a little alcohol can make you …
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… with this medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Use this medication regularly to get the most … vomit that looks like coffee grounds pink/bloody urine confusion severe headache fainting shortness of breath This … of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) severe …
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… of illness, such as a fever or chills, may also mean a more serious problem. Check Your Symptoms Do you have … pain 1 to 4: Mild pain Mild pain Has the pain lasted for more than 2 days? Yes Pain for more than 2 days No Pain for … Symptoms of infection may include: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in or around the area. Red …
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… effect can happen at any time while taking this drug but is more likely if you take it for a long time. The risk may be … arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating, confusion, weakness on one side of the body, trouble … that cause inflammation. This effect helps to decrease swelling, pain, or fever. If you are treating a chronic …
