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… issues. Examples include injury to the nerves or loss of blood supply to the penis, side effects of some medicines, … problems may be caused by physical problems related to the blood vessels, nerves, and hormones. Or they may be caused … central nervous system sends nerve impulses that increase blood flow to your penis. Causes of erection problems may …
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… eyes or strabismus (sometimes called cross-eyes). Blood in the white of the eye (subconjunctival hemorrhage). … of the eye that's usually white? This does not include a blood spot on the eye. Yes Redness in part of eye that's … area around eye No Pus from area around eye Is there any blood in the eye? This includes blood spots on the surface …
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… oxygen. This most often happens because of a shortage of blood and oxygen to the heart muscle. This low blood flow is often a result of narrowed blood vessels. The narrowing may be due to a buildup of …
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… . Low testosterone also can be present at birth. A blood test is usually done to find out if you have low … ask about your symptoms and past health. You will have a blood test. If it shows a low testosterone level, you will have another blood test to confirm the result. If the second test …
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… in urine, such as increased protein or clumps of red blood cells or kidney cells, called cell casts Nervous … or psychosis , without known cause Problems with the blood, such as reduced numbers of red blood cells ( anemia ), platelets, or white blood cells …
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… is a high level of potassium in the blood. Potassium is both an electrolyte and a mineral. It … may be medicines, such as beta-blockers, that treat high blood pressure or heart problems. It can also be caused by … will examine you and ask about your health. You will have a blood test. If your heart might be affected, your doctor may …
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… means that you don't have enough sodium in your blood compared to water. Sodium is both an electrolyte and a … examine you and ask about your health. You will also have a blood test to check on the sodium levels in your blood. How is hyponatremia treated? Your doctor may treat …
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… A lipid panel is a blood test that measures lipids —fats and fatty substances … to HDL. The ratio of LDL to HDL. Lipids are found in your blood and are stored in tissues. They are an important part … anything except water for 9 to 12 hours before having your blood drawn. Usually, you are allowed to take your medicines …
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… cramping Change in bowel habits Nausea or vomiting Bloating Blood in stool or in vomit Foodborne illness Diarrhea Nausea … infection , or bladder infection Burning when urinating Blood in the urine Flank pain or lower pelvic pain Need to … allergy Chronic, generalized abdominal pain Diarrhea (non-bloody) Gas and bloating Inflammatory disease, such as …
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… snake venom from binding to tissues and causing serious blood, tissue, or nervous system problems. Side effects from … the bite. Snake venoms can cause many problems, such as: Blood-clotting problems. Injury to muscles. Low blood pressure leading to shock . Kidney damage. Nervous …
