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… dizziness drowsiness unusual tiredness fast/pounding heartbeat easy bruising/bleeding new signs of infection … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease liver disease immune system problems This medication … worsened by an increase in salt intake (such as congestive heart failure). Before having surgery, tell your doctor or …
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… immune system Have chronic renal failure Have congestive heart failure Have insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Have inflammatory bowel disease What is traveller’s diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea … by sewage or animal manure can also be a source of disease when it is used for food preparation, drinking, …
Healthy eating
… too much can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Most adults only need 1500 mg of sodium per day. … eat much more than this. To decrease the risk of chronic disease, limit your intake to below 2300 mg per day. Knowing …
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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 … . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to … examples in adults are: Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS. Long-term alcohol and drug …
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… pressure. It shows how hard the blood pushes when the heart is pumping. The second number is the diastolic … pressure. It shows how hard the blood pushes between heartbeats, when the heart is relaxed and filling with blood. What causes it? …
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… . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain … cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, and congenital heart disease. Steroid medicines, which are used to treat a …
Medications
… after a stem cell transplant (chronic graft versus host disease). It works by weakening your body's defense system … dark/tarry/bloody stools fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat unusual tiredness swelling ankles/feet signs of … medical history, especially of: blood/bleeding problems heart problems (such as fast/irregular heartbeat, previous …
Medications
… of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as stroke, heart failure, fast/irregular heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older … with diabetes, may increase your risk for developing heart disease. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with …
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… tests that look for changes in your genes and chromosomes. Heart tests to check how well your heart works, such as an echocardiogram. If the examination … other clear liquids. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with your doctor …
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… is needed to properly transmit electrical impulses in the heart. A low potassium level can disrupt the normal electrical impulses in the heart and lead to irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). If potassium levels are low, a …