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… Or maybe you've had a problem with your blood, such as anemia. Maybe you're about to get a blood test to check for … Cell Transplant Anemia Anemia During Pregnancy Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease Anticoagulants Antiphospholipid Syndrome and …
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… COPD Learning Center Learn about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) If you have COPD, you know how scary it can be to … COPD Cal's Story: Learning to Exercise When You Have COPD Chronic Illness: Help for Caregivers Conserving Energy When …
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… For example, pain during urination can be a symptom of both kidney stones and urinary tract infections. So it can be … Cancer Acute Kidney Injury Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease Artificial Sphincter for …
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… the stomach lining and cause an ulcer . Inflammatory bowel disease . Colon polyps or colorectal cancer , especially in … often don't seek treatment right away. They can have chronic bleeding as a result. Esophagitis. This is … cause a lot of blood loss. Long-distance running (runner's anemia ). People who regularly run long distances often have …
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… between this syndrome and: Iron deficiency or related anemia . The way the body metabolizes iron and certain … more noticeable and frequent symptoms during pregnancy. Kidney disease. Diabetes . Neurological diseases, including …
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… Overview Glomerular filtration is the process by which the kidneys filter the blood, removing excess wastes and fluids. … kidney function. The eGFR is also used to find the stage of chronic kidney disease. The eGFR is often calculated using a formula that …
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… of oxygen in the blood, such as asthma and COPD , severe anemia , cold exposure, exposure to high altitude, peripheral arterial disease , or shock . Brown streaks occur normally in … an infection. It is also caused by medical problems such as chronic lung disease or cancer. Nails can also become yellow …
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… cardiovascular fitness, endurance and aerobic fitness. Chronic disease Any disease that lasts a long time, progresses … usually improve and is rarely cured completely. Common chronic diseases include heart disease, cancer, diabetes, …
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… B. Sometimes the virus causes a long-term infection, called chronic hepatitis B. Over time, it can damage your liver. … receive clotting factors from human donors. Having severe kidney disease that requires you to have your blood filtered …
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… is the most important thing you can do to slow down the disease and improve your quality of life. Smoking is linked … down as the number of years you stay smoke-free increases. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The most … down as the number of years you stay smoke-free increases. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The most …