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… specific health needs. Uses This vaccine is used to prevent infection by the influenza ("flu") virus. It is also called … against the virus. Vaccination is the best method for preventing infection and decreasing the seriousness of … against the virus. Vaccination is the best method for preventing infection and decreasing the seriousness of …
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… problems. After either kind of stroke, treatment shifts to preventing future strokes and to your recovery. A stroke … a heart attack, a large loss of blood, or a severe infection. Causes of hemorrhagic stroke A hemorrhagic stroke … Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). Diuretics (water pills). Learn more Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) …
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… hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. Dizziness and … stop loss of appetite easy bleeding/bruising signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever) … may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/"water pills") or if you have conditions such as severe …
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… procedure you have. They can range from slight scarring to infection and even death. Serious problems are rare, but … other techniques such as laser, ultrasound, or pressurized water spray may be used to tighten the skin and reshape the … other techniques such as laser, ultrasound, or pressurized water spray may be used to tighten the skin and reshape the …
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… used to treat and prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. … This antibiotic treats and prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as the common cold, flu). Using any …
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… hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise. You may also need to take a laxative. … stomach/abdominal pain trouble urinating signs of kidney infection (such as burning/painful urination, lower back …
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… hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise. You may also need to take a laxative. … stomach/abdominal pain trouble urinating signs of kidney infection (such as burning/painful urination, lower back …
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… Your eye doctor may put drops in your eye that prevent infection and keep the pupil from opening wide (dilating) or … to reduce redness or discharge from the eye and treat the infection. Sometimes it is necessary to remove the buckling implant to treat the infection. The plastic or rubber of the buckling device may …
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… and hydrochlorothiazide. Both medications are "water pills" (diuretics) and cause your body to get rid of extra salt and water. This effect helps to relax the blood vessels so that … from a sitting or lying position. Significant loss of body water from too much sweating, vomiting, or diarrhea can also …
