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Medications
… your doctor. Estrogens should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia. Estrogens can increase the risk of … with a progestin, estrogens also increase the risk of heart disease (such as heart attacks). The risk for serious side … cancer of the uterus/ovaries) blood clots stroke heart disease (such as heart attack) liver disease kidney disease …
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… Symptoms may be mild or severe. Some serious conditions, diseases, and injuries that can cause nervous system … a gradual loss of function. Examples include: Parkinson's disease . Multiple sclerosis (MS) . Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) . Alzheimer's disease . Huntington's disease . Peripheral neuropathies. …
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… health checkup or getting support to manage a chronic disease. Settings where you may receive care include Family … infancy to senior years. This may include care for chronic diseases, disease prevention, reproductive and sexual health, mental …
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… new cancers and comorbid conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoporosis. Epidemiological research … care professionals, with one specific to metastatic bone disease. Physical activity in the treatment of long term … Physical Activity in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Swedish National Institute of Public Health, …
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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 …
Medical tests
… 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
… triglyceride blood levels may decrease the risk of pancreas disease (pancreatitis). Reducing "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides lowers the risk of heart disease and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease (such as biliary cholangitis, hepatitis) gallbladder …
