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… chronic and acute illnesses: for example, osteoporosis, the effects of a stroke, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, heart … alertness due to depression, delirium, interactions or side effects of medications, alcohol use, poor nutrition, … lighting Environmental factors (outdoors): Uneven sidewalks or pathways Steps without handrails or marking on …
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… as bad as—or worse than—too little. Most medicines can have side effects. Medical tests can give false results that lead to … some pain if it means you can avoid a treatment with bad side effects. For many decisions, these issues are just as …
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… with your doctor about your symptoms. Do this before you consider any home treatment. Some home treatments may not work, … medicines that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms … with your doctor about your symptoms. Do this before you consider any home treatment. Some home treatments may not work, …
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… with you. What to do next Your child should feel the effects of the epinephrine shot almost right away. These may … if you are not sure. Too much epinephrine can cause serious side effects, such as difficulty breathing. After giving the … if you are not sure. Too much epinephrine can cause serious side effects, such as difficulty breathing. After giving the …
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… or surgeon who does the surgery often. Complications and side effects from LASIK may include: Clouded vision (clouding of … Infection of the cornea (keratitis). Elevated pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) leading to glaucoma. …
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… Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction? Decision Point You … to your doctor about them. Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction? 1 Get the Facts 2 … What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Have fetal reduction Have fetal reduction You will …
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… involved? What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Have surgery to remove your colon Have surgery to … very bad. Some medicines for ulcerative colitis can cause side effects, such as cataracts or osteoporosis . Medicines …
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… the inner knee is to remove a wedge of bone from the outer side of the large lower leg bone (tibia) near the knee. … For example, your surgeon may remove bone from the inner side of the lower leg to shift the weight toward the inner … the inner knee is to remove a wedge of bone from the outer side of the large lower leg bone (tibia) near the knee. …
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… hold the tube in place. The ring at the open end remains outside the opening of the vagina. The female condom is a … before sexual intercourse. It contains lubricant on the inside. It shouldn't be used with a male condom. Use a new … you have intercourse. Spread the lubricant by rubbing the sides of the condom together. You can also add lubricant. …
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… putting you to sleep during surgery, anesthesia has several side effects. Two of the most unpleasant side effects are nausea and constipation. While nausea will …
