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… But most people who have it go on to develop a long-term (chronic) infection. Many people don't know that they have … infected person's blood. In Canada, the activity with the highest chance of passing hepatitis C include sharing … for hepatitis C.) If someone has hepatitis C during pregnancy, they might spread it to their baby before or …
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… such as once a year. Prevent endocarditis. You may have a higher risk of an infection in your heart. Talk to your … Don't smoke. Manage other health problems such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. If you think … able to make decisions for yourself. Birth control and pregnancy If you can become pregnant and don't want to be, …
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… Taking some prescription or other medicines during pregnancy may cause congenital heart defects. Women who use … "street" drugs or who drink alcohol during pregnancy have a higher risk of having a baby with a congenital heart defect. … too early have a higher chance of having a heart defect. Chronic conditions. Babies born to women with diabetes or …
Medications
… Timolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood … drug may also be used to reduce the risk of chest pain (chronic stable angina). How To Use See also Warning section. … of this drug, including dizziness and tiredness. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… trigger autonomic dysreflexia, which causes sudden very high blood pressure and headaches. If not treated quickly … psychological, and social issues involved in an SCI pregnancy. Work with doctors who understand these issues. … living with an SCI can be very helpful during tough times. Chronic pain Pain in an SCI can be complicated and …
Medical tests
… Test Overview A thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) blood test is used to check for thyroid gland problems. TSH … Results are usually available in 2 to 3 days. A slightly high TSH value may not require treatment. The doctor will … medicine for treatment of an underactive thyroid gland. Pregnancy during the first trimester . …
Medications
… raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the … a progestin (drospirenone). This product is used to prevent pregnancy. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills … tranexamic acid certain combination products used to treat chronic hepatitis C (ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir with …
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… progesterone seem to make them grow. Your body makes the highest levels of these hormones during the years you have … or other tests to see inside your uterus. You may have blood tests to look for other problems. How are uterine … bowel movements. Difficulty getting pregnant. Problems with pregnancy, such as placental abruption and preterm labour. …
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… raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the … Uses This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: an estrogen (ethinyl … tranexamic acid certain combination products used to treat chronic hepatitis C (ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir with …
Medications
… raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the … a progestin (drospirenone). This product is used to prevent pregnancy. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills … tranexamic acid certain combination products used to treat chronic hepatitis C (ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir with …
