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… , or certain bone diseases. Too much vitamin D in the body. Low values Low phosphate levels may be caused by: Hyperparathyroidism , … , or certain bone diseases. Too much vitamin D in the body. Low values Low phosphate levels may be caused by: …
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… (congenital hypothyroidism) may, in severe cases, have below-average intelligence. Older children also need thyroid … medicine for treatment of an underactive thyroid gland. Low values Low TSH levels may be caused by: An overactive thyroid gland …
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… medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart … as epinephrine on the heart and blood vessels. This effect lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the … to adjust your diabetes medication, exercise program, or diet. Children may be at greater risk for low blood sugar …
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… to get health benefits from breast milk. Breastfeeding lowers your child's risk for sudden infant death syndrome … labour, and delivery sooner if you breastfeed. You may also lower your risk for certain health problems, such as breast … Nutrition A healthy lifestyle—including having a balanced diet, getting plenty of rest, and being active—is important …
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… Problems and Injuries . Osteoarthritis . Fibromyalgia . Low Back Pain: Exercises to Reduce Pain . Tennis Elbow: … and Teenagers Back Problems and Injuries Back School for Low Back Pain Bacterial Infections of the Spine Baker's Cyst … Disease Dengue Fever Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Diet and Gout Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis …
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… plate with vegetables and fruits Fresh, cooked, frozen and low sodium canned are good choices Try preparing them in … lentils, meat, tofu, fish, poultry, nuts and seeds, eggs, lower fat milk, yogurt, cheese and fortified soy beverage. … with vitamin B12. Do I need to limit some nutrients? Diets high in sodium, sugar or saturated fat can increase …
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… page: Overview Overview Keep the following in mind as you start an exercise program or try to … your energy level, and can help you relieve stress . Follow these tips when you start an exercise program while you … If you wish to lose weight while breastfeeding, both diet and physical activity have a role. Physical activity or …
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… other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart … medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Terazosin is also used in men to treat the … how to use them safely (especially cough-and-cold products, diet aids, or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen/naproxen). Overdose …
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… include severe pain in the flank, which is felt just below the rib cage and above the waist, usually on only one side of the back. The pain may spread to the lower abdomen, groin, and genital area. Other symptoms … condition. Kidney Stones: Preventing Kidney Stones Through Diet Cause The most common cause of kidney stones is not …
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… gland that lies in front of your windpipe (trachea), just below your voice box (larynx). The thyroid gland uses iodine … growths (nodules). Taking too much thyroid medicine. Low values Low thyroid hormone levels ( hypothyroidism ) may be caused …