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… in the stool or rectal bleeding. Check for the cause of chronic diarrhea. Check for the cause of iron deficiency anemia . Check the colon after abnormal results from a test, … scan. Watch or treat colon problems like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) . Check for the cause of long-term, …
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… blood pressure , high cholesterol , and coronary artery disease . The following table shows the risk. Body mass … (malnutrition). Complications of malnutrition include anemia, nutrient deficiency, heart irregularities, loss of … (malnutrition). Complications of malnutrition include anemia, nutrient deficiency, heart irregularities, loss of …
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… professionals Last updated November 1, 2021 Cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, coronary artery disease … on physical activity for general health and various chronic conditions, including hypertension and chronic heart failure. The handouts are intended to be used …
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… is more likely if you are an older adult, if you have kidney or liver disease, dehydration, heart failure, heavy alcohol use, if … in your gallbladder (gallstones) blood problems (such as anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency) Before having surgery or any …
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… or hoarse. Laryngitis can be short-term or long-lasting (chronic). Most of the time, it comes on quickly and lasts no more than 2 weeks. Chronic symptoms are those that last 2 weeks or longer. … cause. Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) . Overuse of your voice, such as cheering at …
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… is more likely if you are an older adult, if you have kidney or liver disease, dehydration, heart failure, heavy alcohol use, if … asthma, obstructive lung disease) blood problems (such as anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency) dehydration low blood …
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… it. It may take years for symptoms to start. This is called chronic aortic valve regurgitation. In rare cases, the valve … valve can cause aortic valve regurgitation. Causes of chronic (long-term) valve problems include: Being born with … Congenital Heart Defects in Children Coronary Artery Disease Endocarditis Heart Failure Current as of: …
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… it can severely damage your red blood cells leading to anemia (hemolysis). If you are of African or Mediterranean … uric acid to more easily be removed from the body by the kidneys. How To Use This medication is given by injection … hemolysis, methemoglobinemia) with this medication kidney disease dehydration Before having surgery, tell your doctor …
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… children and youth, adults and older adults and people with chronic conditions or disabilities. The benefits of physical … quality of life For people at risk of or living with chronic conditions, being physically active provides … Lower risk of high blood pressure (hypertension), heart disease and stroke Improved blood sugar (blood glucose) …
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… is more likely if you are an older adult, if you have kidney or liver disease, dehydration, heart failure, heavy alcohol use, if … lung disease, severe asthma) blood problems (such as anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency) kidney disease liver disease