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… or dissolve. The contents of those cells leak into the blood. When it's in the blood, that material can travel to various parts of the body … Toxins. Toxins are substances that are poisonous, such as alcohol, cocaine, hornet stings, snakebite, and carbon …
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… Light-headedness often is caused by a quick drop in blood pressure and blood flow to your head. This can occur when you get up too … ). Anxiety and stress . The use of tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs. Medications that cause …
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… "hy-poh-kay-LEE-mee-uh") is a low level of potassium in the blood. Potassium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. It … and some types of antibiotics. Certain kidney problems, alcohol use disorder, severe burns, and—in some cases—cancer … will examine you and ask about your health. You will have a blood test to check on your potassium levels. How is …
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… chambers of the heart enlarge and weaken. Examples include: Alcoholic cardiomyopathy. Drug-related cardiomyopathy, … as heart failure. Heart failure means the heart cannot pump blood normally. When the heart cannot pump blood well, the rest of the body may not get enough blood, …
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… early, you have a higher risk of forming a serious blood clot (such as a stroke, blood clot in the legs/lungs). Your doctor may direct you to … This medication may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol while using this medicine will increase your risk …
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… bone pain numbness/tingling/weakness of the arms/legs blood in the urine painful/difficult urination unusual … bone pain broken bones This medication may rarely make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell … or if you have any of the following risk factors: long-term alcohol use smoking family history of osteoporosis and …
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… kidney or liver disease, dehydration, heart failure, heavy alcohol use, if you have surgery, if you have X-ray or … program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. … substances called incretins. Incretins help to control blood sugar by increasing insulin release, especially after …
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… This medication is used to treat anemia caused by certain blood and bone marrow disorders (such as beta thalassemia, … conditions, your body does not make enough healthy red blood cells. This medication is thought to work by … masses-EMH masses) This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do …
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… strain (how much you feel the exertion in your muscles). Blood pressure If you are in a supervised cardiac rehab program, your blood pressure (BP) will also be monitored in addition to HR … symptoms are caused by your heart muscle not getting enough blood flow (myocardial ischemia). Your angina may feel like …
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… kidney or liver disease, dehydration, heart failure, heavy alcohol use, if you have surgery, if you have X-ray or … program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar. It is used in patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve …