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… dilate. When your heart muscle is weak, it can't pump out blood as well as it should. More blood stays in your heart … cases, dilated cardiomyopathy develops toward the end of pregnancy or during the first 6 months after a woman gives … or years. Or you may get them suddenly, such as after pregnancy or an illness caused by a virus. How is it …
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… many conditions, including: Gallstones . Type 2 diabetes . High blood pressure . High cholesterol and triglycerides . Coronary artery disease …
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… cough from smoking or long-term breathing problems (such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema) unless directed by your … doctor or pharmacist about using this drug safely. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly … fast heartbeat, vomiting, sweating, nervousness, feeling high (euphoria), hallucinations, problems walking …
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… diabetes or hyperthyroidism. Allergies, asthma, and other chronic respiratory disorders may make it difficult to wear … eyes) often are not able to wear contacts. People who have chronic or recurrent infections or sores on the cornea … best choice for people who have astigmatism that's quite high or not normal. Some people cannot tolerate hard lenses. …
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… a hypertensive emergency? A hypertensive emergency is very high blood pressure that damages the body. It can cause damage to … seek immediate medical care if: Your blood pressure is much higher than normal (such as 180/110 or higher), but you …
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… gland. It is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood problems, immune system disorders, skin and eye … likely if you have used prednisolone for a long time or in high doses. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you … and mental/mood changes (such as confusion). During pregnancy, prednisolone should be used only when clearly …
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… Caffeine (because of caffeine withdrawal). Some heart and blood pressure medicines. Vitamins. Often, if you stop … therapies you are using. Rebound headache is a type of chronic headache that can result from overuse of pain … therapies you are using. Rebound headache is a type of chronic headache that can result from overuse of pain …
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… 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have a PSA blood test to check for prostate cancer. Do not have a PSA … prevent a small number of deaths from prostate cancer. A high PSA level can have many causes, including an enlarged … prostate, an infection, or, less often, prostate cancer. A high PSA can cause a lot of worry and lead to more tests. …
Medical tests
… Test Overview Allergy testing involves having a skin or blood test to find out what substance, or allergen , may … make in response to certain allergens. IgE levels are often higher in people who have allergies or asthma. Other lab … make in response to certain allergens. IgE levels are often higher in people who have allergies or asthma. Other lab …
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… cardiac death) Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This … urinating, and QT prolongation (see above). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly … as belladonna alkaloids) central-acting drugs to treat high blood pressure (such as clonidine, guanabenz) Taking …