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… your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others … was previously offered to students in grade 6. Children should get the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine … in severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure and paralysis. About 1 in 10 people who get …
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… On this page: Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment … it's treated with a steroid shot. The sooner you get started on medicines, the sooner your symptoms will start to … and long-term problems. These include joint destruction and kidney damage. Specific treatment depends on whether you are …
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… and response to treatment. Injections may be given daily when you first start treatment. Certain medical conditions … any very serious side effects, including: symptoms of heart failure (such as shortness of breath, swelling ankles/feet, … of: low potassium blood levels (hypokalemia) gout kidney disease a certain blood disorder (polycythemia vera) …
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… situation for a short period of time. It works best when your child is old enough to understand. This usually … best when children understand why it is being used. When should you use a time-out? Time-out works best when your … of using the toilet. How do you give time-outs? Before you start a time-out: Find a timer to use. Select a place in …
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… foods you eat. Most of the uric acid is filtered out by the kidneys and passes out of the body in urine. A small amount … levels of uric acid may also cause kidney stones or kidney failure . Why It Is Done A uric acid blood test is done to: … to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. How It Feels When a blood sample is taken, you may feel nothing at all …
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… juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis when there is a high risk for stomach bleeding/ulcer. This … and cheeks, new or worsening joint pain) symptoms of heart failure (such as swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, … severe dizziness trouble breathing signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) This …
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… Follow the specific directions given by your doctor for when and how much to drink. Be sure to finish drinking the … of breath bloody stools rectal bleeding seizure signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) A … of vomiting easily/often heart problems (such as heart failure, irregular heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG) …
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… solid foods, you may notice changes in your baby's stool. When you breastfeed or formula-feed, the stool can range from soft to loose or even runny. When you start to give your baby solid foods, the stools will become … also be caused by medicines or a diet of milk only. What should you watch for in your baby's bowel movements? Your …
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… changes (such as confusion, hallucinations) signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) symptoms of heart failure (such as swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, … may increase your risk for stomach bleeding, especially when combined with this medicine. Limit alcohol and stop …
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… blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: … care professional. This drug may also be used for heart failure. How To Use Take this medication by mouth with or … the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. Remember that …
