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… Care of Yourself Making Your Wishes Known For Caregivers Related Information Overview Many people have more than one … problem. You may be one of them. For example, you may have high blood pressure and diabetes, or you may have high blood pressure, diabetes, and …
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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 … problems (such as blocked blood vessels, heart failure) high blood pressure conditions that may increase your risk …
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… Cardiomyopathy: Risk of Sudden Death On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Some people who have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are at high risk for sudden death. It can occur at any age, but it … and died suddenly. Have fainted (syncope). Have had low blood pressure during or after exercise. Have extreme …
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… On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Related Information Treatment Overview Antioxidants are … that take place in your body. Examples include burning sugars for energy and releasing digestive enzymes to break … rather than from supplements. Taking supplements in high doses can be harmful. No single antioxidant alone can …
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… Von Willebrand Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is von Willebrand … When you have this problem, it takes longer for your blood to form clots, so you bleed for a longer time than … don't have a certain protein in your blood. Or you may have low levels of the protein or a form of it that's not normal. …
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… Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Most … sunglasses can be burned if they're exposed to the high-intensity light of a welder's equipment (torch or arc) … a fever? Yes Possible fever No Possible fever Do you have diabetes or a weakened immune system? What weakens the …
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… Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Swelling is … such as peripheral arterial disease , heart failure , diabetes , or kidney disease. Thrombophlebitis causes … started soon after you began using a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine. Yes Medicine may be causing …
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… checkup that includes: Listening to your heart Taking your blood pressure Measuring your height and weight Abdominal … group, rh type, and antibody screen To screen for the following STIs: HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia To screen … breech, or caesarean birth? Do you and your partner lead a high-risk lifestyle? Do you have any medical conditions that …
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… medication is used to treat kidney cancer. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use … your doctor or pharmacist if you experience symptoms of high blood sugar, including increased thirst/hunger, … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: diabetes high cholesterol/triglyceride levels liver disease …
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… Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview One of the most important … Alcohol Lack of certain vitamins Miscarriage Stillbirth Low birth weight Intellectual disability Heart problems … Delayed motor skills Learning problems Heroin or opioids High blood pressure during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia) …