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… blood into the digestive tract. Over time, this may cause anemia . If ulcers become larger and go deeper into the … blood into the digestive tract. Over time, this may cause anemia . If ulcers become larger and go deeper into the …
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… for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, continue to take all HIV medications … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease liver disease (such as hepatitis B, hepatitis … primidone), a certain combination product used to treat chronic hepatitis C …
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… to get it after having a cold or influenza (flu). Having a chronic disease like asthma, COPD, heart disease, cancer, or … you have a cold. Or it can happen if you have a long-term (chronic) illness, like COPD, asthma, heart disease, cancer, …
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… it needs to be changed to the active form by the liver and kidneys. Calcitriol is used in patients with kidney disease who can't make enough of the active form of Vitamin …
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… damage your lung function and increase your risk of heart disease and cancer. Most vapes contain nicotine and are as … risks, including: Various cancers Pulmonary heart disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Even if users do not … They increase the risk of: Heart disease Emphysema Chronic bronchitis What are the risks of using a hookah or …
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… The risk for this is higher for people with diabetes or kidney disease, older adults, or during severe illness. High … blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is a combination of two …
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… include improved physical fitness, decreased risk of chronic conditions (for example, heart disease and several cancers) and improved sleep. What’s …
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… can give you support and advice. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Sexuality and Physical Changes With Aging … can give you support and advice. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Sexuality and …
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… the nose. Sinusitis can be either acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). Sinusitis is chronic when it lasts 12 weeks or more. What causes it? The … by viruses but can also be caused by bacteria. The cause of chronic sinusitis may not be known, or it may be related to …
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… reduce swelling and inflammation caused by an injury or a disease. Some NSAIDs can also help ease cramping and reduce … for a long time or use higher doses of an NSAID. A sudden kidney problem called acute kidney injury. NSAIDs can make certain health problems …
