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… 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 …
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… Long-term, partial blockage of urine flow from the bladder (chronic urinary retention, or CUR). This causes urine to … by long-term inflammation or infection in the prostate (chronic prostatitis). Other complications of BPH may include bladder stones or bladder infections and visible blood in the urine (gross hematuria). …
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… can mean that the amount of a substance being tested for is higher or lower than normal. A negative test result means … the level of antibodies to some bacteria or viruses in blood or other bodily fluid to look for an infection. It's … he or she doesn't have it. For example, a false-positive pregnancy test result would appear to detect the substance …
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… PCOS seems to run in families. Your chance of having it is higher if others in your family have PCOS or have diabetes. … examination. You'll have some lab tests to check your blood sugar, insulin, and other hormone levels. You may also … month. Repeat miscarriages. Gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Increased blood pressure during pregnancy or …
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… to drink less. Drinking can lead to cancer, liver problems, high blood pressure, and other health problems. Your risk of harm … . Moderate if you have between 3 and 6 drinks per week. High if you have 7 or more drinks per week. Having more than …
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… in Older Adults: Managing Treatment Automated Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Babies and Older Adults Have an … a Nursing Home Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker (SDM) Chronic Pain Chronic Pain Syndrome Comparing Rheumatoid … in Older Adults Preventing Falls in Older Adults Who Take High-Risk Medicines Preventing Falls: Exercises for Strength …
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… have hearing or vision problems. A list of your long-term (chronic) health problems, such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, or high blood pressure. A list of the medicines you are taking. …
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… ARBs. Why are ARBs used? ARBs are used for many heart and blood vessel problems. For example, they may be used if you have: Coronary artery disease. Heart failure. High blood pressure. Kidney problems. ARBs are safe and … alcohol. Some interactions can be dangerous. Harm during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you are pregnant, trying to …
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… management, or observation, is sometimes used to manage a high-risk pregnancy. You may need expectant management at home or in … trained family member or a visiting nurse) will: Check your blood pressure. Check your weight. Monitor your baby's …
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… is typically self-limiting and usually does not progress to chronic disease. It is a vaccine-preventable illness. Learn … B You can get hepatitis B through contact with the blood or body fluids of someone living with the virus. A small portion of adults develop chronic hepatitis B, a lifelong illness, which can cause …