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All About Blood Pressure Medicine
… fluid and salt in the body through the urine. Examples of common diuretics are: Hydrochlorothiazide Furosemide Chlorothiazide Chlorthalidone Spironolactone One common side effect of this medicine is having to urinate … if it interacts with your blood pressure medicine before buying any over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. This is very …
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Backpack Tips: How to Reduce Back and Shoulder Strain
… backpack, the weight of the pack can pull them backward. To compensate, the child may bend forward at the hips or arch … tight, narrow straps can dig into the shoulders and interfere with circulation and nerves. A padded back provides … distribute the weight more evenly. You may also consider buying a pack on wheels (similar to a small luggage bag), …
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10 Questions to Ask Yourself About Joint Replacement
… include topical and oral medicines, injections, natural or complementary remedies, exercise, physical or occupational therapy, and assistive devices. How will surgery … goal is to help relieve pain, improve function and restore mobility so you can get back to doing the things you …
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Acute Bronchitis
… time. Chronic means a condition lasts a long time and often comes back. Most people with acute bronchitis get better in … more likely. When bronchitis develops, the airways become swollen. The airways may also become infected with … days. Prevent lung infections. Ask your doctor about vaccines, such as for the flu and pneumonia. Take steps to …
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Folic Acid Supplements
… a supplement that provides 400 to 800 mcg of folic acid. Store the supplement in a cool, dry place, away from sun and … and black beans. Asparagus, bok choy, broad-beans, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. Avocados, oranges, and orange …
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High Blood Pressure and African Americans
… High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common problem in the U.S. It's even more common in African … It was once thought that certain genetic and biological differences caused the risk to be greater in African Americans. … for the difference in high blood pressure risk are: Less access to health care and health care information. Lower …
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Helping a Friend with an Addiction
… may also be called "substance use disorder." Drug abuse refers to a deliberate decision to use alcohol, an illegal … or both. Physical addiction. A person's body becomes dependent on the drug. It needs more and more of it to … in larger and larger amounts or over a longer time Be preoccupied with getting drugs or drinking alcohol Steal or sell …
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Venous Thrombolytic Therapy
… medicine is used. This helps dissolve the blood clot and restore blood flow through the vein. Before the treatment Here … take up to 72 hours or longer. X-rays may be taken at different times during this period to see how well the … swollen, blue, or cold Follow-up You'll have a follow-up visit with your doctor in 7 to 10 days. Depending on what …
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Discharge Instructions: Self-Catheterization for Women
… soap left inside or on it. Dry the outside of the catheter. Store the catheter in a clean, dry container, such as a …
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