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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 …
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… 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
… problems, infection, and cataracts . Galactosemia is a rare disease that is passed from parents to children ( inherited … test is usually done to determine whether a newborn has the disease. In a family with a member who has galactosemia, a … they have an increased chance of having a child with the disease. Why It Is Done A galactosemia test is done to: Find …
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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, …
Medications
… your medical history, especially of: blood vessel diseases (thromboangiitis obliterans) blood circulation … or coronary insufficiency) depression severe heart disease kidney disease liver disease Raynaud's disease low blood pressure …
Medications
… is not a cure. Cyproterone is used to control flare-up of disease symptoms or hot flashes caused by other treatments. … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease kidney disease depression blood clots diabetes heart disease (such …
Medications
… Although this medication is used to treat a certain liver disease, it has caused serious (even fatal) worsening of … should order lab tests to see if you have severe liver disease. This medication should not be used by people with certain types of liver disease. Consult your doctor for more details. Your doctor …
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… Some treatments for ALS may slow the progress of the disease. There are also medicines to help with symptoms. … depression and pain. ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease or motor neuron disease. What causes it? Doctors don't know what causes ALS. …
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… Teens Congenital Heart Defects in Children Congenital Heart Disease: Caring for Your Child Congenital Hydrocephalus … Seizures Fever Temperatures: Accuracy and Comparison Fifth Disease Fitness: Getting and Staying Active Fluoride During … Growth Modification for Malocclusion Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease Head Injuries in Children: Problems to Watch For …
