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… in your blood by reducing how much cholesterol your body makes. Along with lowering cholesterol levels in the … juice and alcohol. Some interactions can be dangerous. Harm during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant, trying to …
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… a time of rapid growth in height and weight and of physical changes throughout the body. Most of these changes happen near the time of puberty … and then the chin area. The amount of body fat increases during puberty. It's common to develop breast tissue during …
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… fever may be caused by an infection in the pelvic organs . During your period, bacteria can travel up the vagina into … of the fallopian tubes increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy and can cause infertility . Prevent infection from spreading to other parts of the body. Reduce the risk of passing the infection to your …
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… have the infection hours after delivery. Or it can develop during the first few weeks after birth. What causes it? … symptoms? Symptoms of group B strep may include high or low body temperature, irritability, low energy, raised breathing … Tests for group B strep are done in the third trimester of pregnancy. Babies suspected of being infected are diagnosed …
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… for a long time can make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Before having surgery or … the doctor regularly so your child's height can be checked. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… occur during the first few weeks, but then subside as your body adjusts to this medication. If any of these effects … inhalers) This medication may rarely cause abnormal changes in skin color (hypopigmentation). Dark-skinned … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… symptoms of stroke (such as weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking, sudden vision changes, confusion) symptoms of a heart attack (such as … that needs clear vision until you can do it safely. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… may not be able to move a part or all of one side of the body ( paralysis ). Dimness, blurring, double vision, or … Severe nausea or vomiting. Seizures can also cause sudden changes in consciousness, feeling (sensation), emotion, or … loss of consciousness Did the loss of consciousness occur during the past 24 hours? Yes Loss of consciousness in past …
Medical tests
… foods . It is the main source of energy used by the body. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body's cells use … The OGTT is commonly used to diagnose diabetes that occurs during pregnancy (gestational diabetes). Why It Is Done Blood …
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… stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better night's rest. … side effects, including: memory loss mental/mood/behavior changes (such as new/worsening depression, abnormal … the risk of falling. Flurazepam must not be used during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. If you are a woman of …
