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… arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent …
Medications
… arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent …
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… (AST) test measures the amount of this enzyme in the blood. AST is normally found in red blood cells , liver , … severe damage, AST levels rise in 6 to 10 hours and remain high for about 4 days. The AST test may be done at the same … for you. Results are usually available within 12 hours. High values High levels of AST may be caused by: Liver …
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… Overview Diabetes damages small blood vessels throughout the body. Diabetic retinopathy happens when high blood sugar damages the blood vessels of the retina. … vision loss. Keeping your blood sugar levels and blood pressure within a target range is always important. You also …
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… you know how drinking alcohol can affect you? Do you have high blood pressure, nerve damage, or eye problems from your diabetes? …
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… so it is easier to damage. The chance of skin damage is higher for people who can't move much, or who spend most of … The skin can develop rashes and sores, especially pressure injuries (also called pressure sores). These … are caused by constant pressure, which can limit the blood supply to the skin. Skin also can be damaged by sweat, …
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… checks the level of this male hormone (androgen) in the blood. Testosterone affects sexual features and development. … levels vary throughout the day. They are usually highest in the morning and lowest in the evening. Why It Is Done For high or low levels of testosterone, a testosterone test may …
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… heart's lower left chamber (left ventricle) doesn't pump blood out to the body as well as it should. It's sometimes … The heart muscle is weakened, so it can't pump properly. High blood pressure. This causes elevated pressure in your arteries. …
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… unusual lumps, night sweats. Cyclosporine can also cause high blood pressure and kidney problems. The risk of both problems …
Medications
… is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent …