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Medications
… changes/growth. Mycophenolate may harm an unborn baby. When using mycophenolate, men and women of childbearing age must … professional. This drug may also be used for immune system disorders. How To Use Read the Medication Guide and … stomach/intestinal problems (such as ulcers) rare genetic disorders (such as Lesch-Nyhan or Kelley-Seegmiller …
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… and about age 7. Your child may not even know that they are using only one eye. Ignoring the images from the weak eye is … ignores the image from the weaker eye. A problem prevents light from entering the eye for a long period of time. A … Severe cases may take longer. If another problem is causing the amblyopia, such as a cataract, it also needs to be …
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… medicines and having a heart-healthy lifestyle. Doing light exercise. This includes walking short distances … jaw, or upper belly or in one or both shoulders or arms. Light-headedness or sudden weakness. A fast or irregular … have new or increased shortness of breath. You are dizzy or light-headed, or you feel like you may faint. You gain …
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… Pressure: Taking Medicines Properly High Blood Pressure: Using the DASH Diet Low-Salt Diets: Eating Out What … Other possible risk factors include: Sleep apnea and sleep-disordered breathing. Certain medicines, such as birth … or "low-sodium." Foods labelled "reduced-sodium" and "lightly salted" may still have too much sodium. Flavour your …
Medical tests
… such as cirrhosis or cancer. The fluid is taken out using a thin needle put through the belly. The fluid is sent … types of cancer. Remove a large amount of fluid that is causing pain or trouble breathing or that is affecting how the … a temporary sharp pain or pressure. You may feel dizzy or light-headed if a large amount of fluid is taken out. Tell …
HealthLinkBC files
… as rivers, lakes and streams, can also contain disease-causing organisms from animal feces. If you have a weak immune … Reverse Osmosis (RO): RO is effective against all disease-causing organisms and many chemical contaminants. Unless it … is the best option for you. Ultraviolet (UV) Treatment: UV light will kill many disease-causing organisms, and is …
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… up spills right away. Keep your house well lit. Use night-lights (or keep the overhead light on at night) in areas … shower head to help with bathing. You can also try using a long-handled brush or mittens. Get into a tub or … shower head to help with bathing. You can also try using a long-handled brush or mittens. Get into a tub or …
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… fluid balance, diet, medicines, and diseases. How dark or light the colour is tells you how much water is in it. … the urine in the diaper. Lack of interest in eating, or refusing food. Diarrhea. Vomiting. Squirming and crankiness. … that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or …
Medications
… leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using this medication and each time you get a refill. If you … of the particular type of device/insulin you are using. Your health care professional will teach you how to … your brand, or ask your pharmacist. Protect insulin from light and heat. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze, …
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… may include shortness of breath when the person is active, light-headedness, a fast or irregular heartbeat, or a … murmur, treatment depends on the heart problem that is causing the murmur and may include medicines or surgery. Not … murmur, treatment depends on the heart problem that is causing the murmur and may include medicines or surgery. Not …
