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… are linked to insomnia. Examples include: Anxiety . Chronic pain . Depression . Heart failure . Sleep apnea . … for days to weeks. It may get better in less than a month. Chronic insomnia is ongoing. It lasts at least 3 months. … energy and mood. Lack of sleep is linked with some chronic diseases and conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and …
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… on the choices you make. If your family members have diseases or ongoing (chronic) health problems like high blood pressure or … vital organs gradually become less efficient with age. The kidneys are less able to keep enough water in your body. And …
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… and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at … respiratory failure, and more complications in persons with chronic diseases Prevention Frequent hand washing Yearly …
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… This includes salmonella , influenza (flu), Legionnaires' disease , and some blood infections. What are the symptoms? … that may have helped cause the problem. Fluids help your kidneys filter out substances that can cause problems. Make … are muscles that help you move, walk, and lift. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, …
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… or prevent certain problems that can happen with long-term kidney dialysis, such as low levels of calcium or high … it needs to be changed to the active form by the liver and kidneys. People with kidney disease cannot make enough of the active form of vitamin D. …
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… medication is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Wilson's disease (a condition in which high levels of copper in the … and other organs), and a certain disorder which causes kidney stones (cystinuria). For the treatment of rheumatoid … a certain substance (cystine) in the urine which can cause kidney stones. Other Uses This section contains uses of this …
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… to treat respiratory problems. These include asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you have asthma, it can be used with … to treat respiratory problems. These include asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you have …
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… blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat heart … care professional. This medication may also be used for kidney disease and to help protect the kidneys from harm due to …
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… blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is also used to treat heart … care professional. This medication may also be used for kidney disease and to help protect the kidneys from harm due to …
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… helps the body fight infection. A fever is a symptom, not a disease. In most cases, having a fever means that you have a … need to urinate without being able to pass much urine Kidney infection : Pain in the flank, which is either side … need to urinate without being able to pass much urine Kidney infection : Pain in the flank, which is either side …