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… rest of it is stored in tissues throughout the body. The kidneys help control the amount of phosphate in the blood. Extra phosphate is filtered by the kidneys and passes out of the body in the urine. A high … between calcium and phosphate may be disrupted by some diseases or infections. For this reason, phosphate and …
Health topics
… different causes. For example, it may be caused by: Another disease. Many conditions can lead to pulmonary hypertension, … a heart valve problem, or congenital heart disease . Chronic lung disease, such as COPD or pulmonary fibrosis . … Information Conserving Energy When You Have COPD or Other Chronic Conditions COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary …
Medications
… as confusion, difficulty concentrating) signs of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, … pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine) signs of kidney problems (such as painful urination, pink/bloody … kidney disease liver disease breathing problems (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD, emphysema, lung …
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… kind of white blood cell it affects. It may be acute or chronic. Acute leukemia gets worse very fast and may make you feel sick right away. Chronic leukemia gets worse slowly and may not cause … of leukemia often cause no symptoms until much later in the disease. And when symptoms appear, they usually appear …
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… can learn to recognize. A cough is only a symptom, not a disease. Often, you can't tell how serious the problem is … of pneumonia , bronchitis , sinusitis , or tuberculosis . Chronic lung disease. A productive cough could be a sign that a disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is getting …
Medications
… is a long term medication used to treat ongoing lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including … personal or family history of glaucoma (angle-closure type) kidney disease problems with urination (such as urinary …
Medications
… for more information. Patients with certain types of heart disease should not use ribavirin because it can lower your … medications (such as interferon, sofosbuvir) to treat chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis C, a viral infection of the … (such as sickle cell anemia, low hemoglobin, thalassemia) kidney disease other liver problems (such as autoimmune …
Medications
… (low red blood cell count) in people with long-term serious kidney disease (chronic kidney failure), people receiving zidovudine to …
Medical tests
… if you have: Hyperthyroidism. Bleeding problems. Lupus. Chronic kidney disease. Type 1 diabetes or gestational diabetes. High blood …
Health topics
… Surgery Anal Cancer Anal Fissure Anal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease Anthrax Appendicitis Ascites and Liver Disease … in the Digestive Tract Celiac Disease Cholecystitis Chronic Constipation Chronic Pancreatitis: Pain Management Cirrhosis Cirrhosis …
