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… rheumatica . Thyroid hormone tests to check for low or high thyroid gland activity. Thyroid problems can cause … soreness. A blood calcium level test to check for a low or high calcium level. A low level can cause muscle cramps. A high level may mean you have an overactive parathyroid gland …
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… people. Many young women, such as those in university or high school, have unhealthy attitudes toward eating and … to be overusing laxatives and diuretics. Has low levels of potassium or other blood electrolyte imbalances. Looks sick … people. Many young women, such as those in university or high school, have unhealthy attitudes toward eating and …
Healthy eating
… of sodium, but eating too much can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Most adults only need … to make lower sodium choices. Steps you can take 1. Limit highly processed foods Highly processed foods are the main source of sodium in our …
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… a least once a year or more often if your blood pressure is high Goal: A blood pressure level in your target range … blood. It is common for people with diabetes to also have high cholesterol. Too much cholesterol in the blood can … is used to estimate the glomerular filtration rate. A high level of creatinine and/or a low eGFR may mean your …
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… able to stretch the shoe for a better fit. If you are at a high risk of falling, ask your doctor what else to think … shopping for the right fit, look for: A low heel. Avoid high-heeled, narrow, or pointed-toe shoes. High-heeled shoes increase pressure on the front of the foot …
Medications
… in the EKG, sudden cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your … belladonna alkaloids, scopolamine) certain drugs for high blood pressure (such as clonidine, guanadrel, … belladonna alkaloids, scopolamine) certain drugs for high blood pressure (such as clonidine, guanadrel, …
Medications
… in the EKG, sudden cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your … belladonna alkaloids, scopolamine) certain drugs for high blood pressure (such as clonidine, guanethidine) … belladonna alkaloids, scopolamine) certain drugs for high blood pressure (such as clonidine, guanethidine) …
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… in the doctor's office, to make sure that you actually have high blood pressure . footnote 1 This is because your blood … can change during the day. And sometimes blood pressure is higher only because you are seeing a doctor. This is called white-coat hypertension. To diagnose high blood pressure, your doctor needs to know if your blood …
Medical tests
… (PE) . If an infection is present, the exudate will have a high WBC count, a high LDH enzyme level, a high protein level, and bacteria or other infectious …
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… doctor to write a sick-day plan for how to help prevent high blood sugar when you're sick. Keep your plan in a handy … insulin, do a test for ketones, especially when you have high blood sugar. Some home blood sugar meters can also … (especially children with type 1 diabetes) can lead to very high blood sugar levels and possible emergencies. When …
