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Medications
… heart problems (such as arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, heart attack) liver problems kidney problems … cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This … have diabetes, this drug may make it harder to control your blood sugar. Check your blood sugar regularly as directed …
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… Nicotine (from tobacco) and caffeine cause narrowing of the blood vessels in the hands and feet. When blood vessels are narrowed, less blood flows to these areas. … have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain …
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… unawareness means not being able to recognize low blood sugar until the symptoms are serious. Most people have symptoms if their blood sugar drops below 4.0 mmol/L. But if you have … may become unconscious before anyone realizes you have low blood sugar. You may have hypoglycemic unawareness if you: …
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… family life, friendships, and how well you function. This disease is also called manic-depression. There is no cure … have them. Your doctor will ask about your family history. Blood and urine tests, such as a test of your thyroid, may … isn't causing your symptoms. A toxicology screen looks at blood, urine, or hair for the presence of drugs. The earlier …
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… symptoms and examining you. You may also have X-rays and blood tests. Blood tests can help make sure another disease isn't causing your symptoms. How is osteoarthritis …
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… Overview The coronary arteries deliver blood to the heart muscle. The blood provides a continuous supply of oxygen and nutrients … and demand The coronary arteries regulate the supply of blood to your heart muscle depending on how much oxygen your …
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… use humour therapy in the treatment of long-term (chronic) diseases, especially those that are made worse by stress (such as heart disease and asthma). Anyone can use humour therapy, either preventively or as part of treatment for any disease. Chronic diseases have a negative effect on mood and …
Medical tests
… Test Overview A chemistry screen is a blood test that measures the levels of several substances in the blood (such as electrolytes ). A chemistry screen tells your … Some chemistry screens look at more substances in the blood than others do. The most complete form of a chemistry …
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… Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary (Lung) Nodules Snoring Lung Diseases Learn about lung disease and respiratory conditions: Acute Bronchitis Acute … Syndrome (ARDS) Allergic Rhinitis Asthma Black Lung Disease Breathing Smoke or Fumes Bronchiectasis …
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… failure means that your heart muscle doesn't pump as much blood as your body needs. Because your heart can't pump … pump as well as it should. So your body doesn't get enough blood and oxygen. When this occurs, the body believes that … and nervous systems try to make up for this. They increase blood pressure, hold on to salt (sodium) and water in the …
