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… health needs. Warning Desmopressin can rarely cause a low level of sodium in the blood (hyponatremia), which can … in the body called vasopressin. In people who have "water diabetes" (diabetes insipidus) or certain kinds of head … your medical history, especially of: kidney disease high blood pressure heart problems (such as blocked blood
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… Donating a Kidney On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Kidney transplantation is the … Free from diseases that can damage the organs, such as diabetes, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or cancer. At least 18 years old, in …
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… Cord Injury: Autonomic Dysreflexia On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Autonomic dysreflexia is a … a person with a spinal cord injury (SCI) suddenly goes very high. Symptoms include: A pounding headache. A flushed face … above the level of spinal injury. A stuffy nose. Nausea. A slow or very fast heart rate. Goose bumps below the level of …
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… health needs. Warning Desmopressin can rarely cause a low level of sodium in the blood (hyponatremia), which can … in the body called vasopressin. In people who have "water diabetes" (diabetes insipidus) or certain kinds of head … for more details, especially if you have heart problems or high or low blood pressure. Tell your doctor promptly if …
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… Venous Skin Ulcer On this page: Related Information What is a venous skin … that develops on the skin. A venous skin ulcer is a shallow wound that occurs when the leg veins don't return blood back toward the heart the way they should. This is …
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… specific health needs. Warning This medication can cause high potassium levels (hyperkalemia). This effect is more … occur in older adults and in patients with kidney disease, diabetes, or a serious illness. Potassium levels must be … of high potassium levels, including muscle weakness, slow/irregular heartbeat, numb/tingling skin. Uses Amiloride …
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… your doctor for more details. Use this medication and follow the dosing schedule exactly as directed by your doctor … pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. This medication may make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms …
Medications
… your doctor for more details. Use this medication and follow the dosing schedule exactly as directed by your doctor … pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. This medication may make your blood sugar rise, which can cause or worsen diabetes. Tell your doctor right away if you have symptoms …
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… of Chronic Kidney Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is anemia of … of anemia. Anemia means that you do not have enough red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to … include: Diet changes. Ask your doctor if eating more foods high in iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 could help your …
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… Fructose or Sorbitol Intolerance On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Fructose and sorbitol are two sugars that often are added to processed foods and medicines … sweet. Fructose is found in fruits, fruit juice, honey, and high fructose corn syrup. It also can be found in soda pop …