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Medications
… risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, … is in many nonprescription and prescription medications (such as pain/fever drugs or cough-and-cold … may be at higher risk for this effect. Stop taking this medication and get medical help right away if you notice any of …
Medications
… your doctor. Estrogens should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia. Estrogens can increase the risk of … of estrogen and the length of time it is used. This medication should be used at the lowest effective dose and for … the shortest amount of time. Discuss the use of this medication with your doctor regularly (for example, every 3 to 6 …
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… Symptoms may be mild or severe. Some serious conditions, diseases, and injuries that can cause nervous system … a gradual loss of function. Examples include: Parkinson's disease . Multiple sclerosis (MS) . Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) . Alzheimer's disease . Huntington's disease . Peripheral neuropathies. …
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… health checkup or getting support to manage a chronic disease. Settings where you may receive care include Family … infancy to senior years. This may include care for chronic diseases, disease prevention, reproductive and sexual health, mental …
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… new cancers and comorbid conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoporosis. Epidemiological research … and prostate cancers). Most people with cancer indicate a desire to participate in appropriately designed and … care professionals, with one specific to metastatic bone disease. Physical activity in the treatment of long term …
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… pressure is high blood pressure that's caused by another disease or condition. It can also be caused by certain … it? Causes of secondary high blood pressure include: Kidney disease, such as narrowing of the kidney arteries. Certain … anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) . Hormone related diseases, such as hyperaldosteronism. Sleep apnea. Narrowing …
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… Nearsightedness is usually a variation from normal, not a disease. Less often, nearsightedness happens because of another disease or condition. What causes it? Most nearsightedness … surgery may be a good choice. But nearsightedness is not a disease, and a nearsighted eye is otherwise normal and …
Medical tests
… from low or high levels of sodium. Check on the progress of diseases of the kidneys or adrenal glands. How To Prepare In … ), severe vomiting or diarrhea, Cushing's syndrome , kidney disease or injury, diabetic ketoacidosis , or a condition … adrenal glands or thyroid gland , heart failure , kidney disease, cirrhosis , cystic fibrosis , or SIADH (syndrome of …
Medical tests
… and to prevent brain damage, liver problems, infection, and cataracts . Galactosemia is a rare disease that is passed from parents to children ( inherited … and to prevent brain damage, liver problems, infection, and cataracts . Galactosemia is a rare disease that is passed …
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… or they are severe, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) . A hiatal hernia can lead to GERD, and … often and are severe, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) . If this is the case, your doctor may do … Chest Problems Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Heartburn Current as of: March 22, …
