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… It Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses high energy rays, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer cells … bowels that causes diarrhea and bleeding or an obstruction. Chronic bladder or rectal irritation. Vaginal scarring … bowels that causes diarrhea and bleeding or an obstruction. Chronic bladder or rectal irritation. Vaginal scarring …
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… to understand the relationship between food and his or her blood sugar. Children may eat extra foods without telling their parents or other adults. This can lead to high blood sugar levels and hospitalizations. Make it clear … gym teachers are not trained to recognize signs of sudden high or low blood sugar. So you must explain what symptoms …
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… of your heart whenever you can. Try to limit the use of a blood pressure cuff on your affected arm. If you are in the … size panty hose and stockings. Don't wear garters or knee-high or thigh-high stockings. Don't use heating pads on the area. And …
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… your medical history, especially of: alcohol use certain blood conditions (porphyria) diabetes liver disease … bones (osteomalacia). Discuss this with your doctor. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly … unless directed by your doctor. If you are planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, …
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… depends on the cause of the bleeding. Bleeding during pregnancy is a different problem. If you are pregnant and … bleeding started after you began using a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Yes Medicine may be causing … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the …
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… typically remain allergic to the food for life. If you are highly sensitive to a certain food, you may have an allergic … may do some tests. You may have either skin testing or a blood test. These tests help to see what you are allergic … If you are a woman with a food allergy who is planning on a pregnancy and breastfeeding, talk to a dietitian, public …
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… changes yellowing eyes/skin signs of extreme changes in blood sugar levels (such as unusual hunger, weakness, … lightheadedness can increase the risk of falling. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly … mothers who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may rarely develop symptoms including muscle …
Medications
… your back, this medication causes a significant increase in blood pressure. Your blood pressure will be monitored … tell your doctor your entire medical history, including: high blood pressure pheochromocytoma overactive thyroid … doctor. (See also Side Effects section.) You may lessen high blood pressure while lying down by sleeping with the …
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… your kidneys work is called kidney function. If you have chronic kidney disease and are not able to control the … fluid, and restores the proper balance of chemicals in the blood. There are two basic types of dialysis: hemodialysis … your kidneys work is called kidney function. If you have chronic kidney disease and are not able to control the …
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… Dementia Hearing loss in adults (HealthLinkBC File #71c) High blood pressure Osteoporosis Parkinson's disease Stroke As you age, you may be at higher risk of complications from influenza. Influenza …