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… and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system Prevent chronic disease and illness Manage health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating …
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… valve does not close tightly enough. The closed valve lets blood leak (regurgitate) from the lower chamber of the heart … failure . The regurgitation usually develops over time (chronic mitral regurgitation). But sometimes it happens … to. Manage other health problems. These include diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. If you think you …
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… fast/irregular heartbeat. Uses Acebutolol is used to treat high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). … vascular disease) breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema) heart problems (such as heart … stop this medication and tell the doctor right away. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… that you may be pregnant. Misoprostol may cause loss of pregnancy, premature birth, or birth defects. In rare cases, … drug (NSAID) such as diclofenac and you are at high risk of having an ulcer or ulcer complications from … from the ulcers (such as bleeding). If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about …
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… include skin temperature, muscle tension, heart rate, and blood pressure. It's done to improve a person's health and … and stress. Using it may also help control long-term (chronic) pain. Risks Biofeedback is a safe procedure. It is … Information Cancer Pain Chronic Pain Complementary Medicine High Blood Pressure Stress Management Current as of: …
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… “hee-muh-glow-bin”). Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to all parts of your … 14 to 18 11 mg 15 mg 19 to 49 8 mg 18 mg Over 50 8 mg 8 mg Pregnancy N/A 27 mg Breastfeeding under 19 N/A 10 mg … them at the same time as foods with heme iron or foods high in vitamin C. Examples of foods high in vitamin C …
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… physical activity for general health and different types of chronic conditions. Access helpful information on …
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… from working as it should. That can cause problems with blood clotting, which can lead to bleeding and bruising. … Long-term, heavy use of alcohol can cause cirrhosis. So can chronic viral hepatitis . Other causes include autoimmune … in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Cirrhosis may cause high bilirubin levels, which causes jaundice. Blood tests to …
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… stroke? A stroke is damage to the brain that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or is blocked by a blood … can be caused by many things. Examples include long-term high blood pressure and taking blood thinner medicine, such … Asian descent. Being female. Having certain problems during pregnancy, such as preeclampsia. Being past menopause. Your …
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… environment. Decreased alertness may also mean that a chronic illness has gotten worse. What causes confusion or … may cause injuries to the brain. Decreased or blocked blood flow to the brain. This may occur during a transient … potassium in the blood. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) or high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Malnutrition and vitamin …
