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… trigger autonomic dysreflexia, which causes sudden very high blood pressure and headaches. If not treated quickly … psychological, and social issues involved in an SCI pregnancy. Work with doctors who understand these issues. … living with an SCI can be very helpful during tough times. Chronic pain Pain in an SCI can be complicated and …
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… progesterone seem to make them grow. Your body makes the highest levels of these hormones during the years you have … or other tests to see inside your uterus. You may have blood tests to look for other problems. How are uterine … bowel movements. Difficulty getting pregnant. Problems with pregnancy, such as placental abruption and preterm labour. …
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… kidney damage. What causes it? The kidneys have many tiny blood vessels that filter waste from your blood. High blood sugar from diabetes can destroy these blood … Changing Your Diet Quitting Smoking Chronic Kidney Disease Diabetic Neuropathy High Blood …
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… may be more likely than other people to get long-lasting (chronic) inflammation in the airways. Immune system In some … as during the start of a woman's menstrual blood flow or pregnancy. Taking medicines, such as aspirin … asthma until they reach their 40s. After 40, women have a higher risk for asthma. A family history of allergies and …
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… Basics What is leukemia? Leukemia is cancer of the blood cells. It starts in the bone marrow, the soft tissue … kind of white blood cell it affects. It may be acute or chronic. Acute leukemia gets worse very fast and may make … steroids and antibiotics. Radiation therapy . This uses high-dose X-rays to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours. …
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… injuries or long-term health problems such as arthritis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Physiotherapy … are very severe or don't heal well, often because of poor blood flow to the area, can require extensive care. This may … if it is used too soon. Ultrasound therapy , which uses high-pitched sound waves to ease muscle spasms and relax and …
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… Last updated November 1, 2021 People with non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) are 5 to 10 times more likely … public, and the risk for dialysis-dependent clients is even higher. Physical activity is an important lifestyle … is a clinically significant reduction in resting systolic blood pressure for dialysis-dependent CKD clients. Exercise …
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… ischemic attack (TIA) is an event that happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced , … a health problem such as atrial fibrillation, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Smoking. Drinking … Asian descent. Being female. Having certain problems during pregnancy, such as preeclampsia. Having gone through …
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… water and salt and other minerals ( electrolytes ) in your blood. When your kidneys stop working, waste products, … People who have serious, long-term health problems, such as chronic kidney disease, are more likely to have a kidney … health problem such as kidney or liver disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart failure, or obesity. You are …
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… valve does not close tightly enough. The closed valve lets blood leak (regurgitate) from the lower chamber of the heart … failure . The regurgitation usually develops over time (chronic mitral regurgitation). But sometimes it happens … to. Manage other health problems. These include diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. If you think you …
