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… Thyroid Nodules On this page: … Most thyroid nodules are not cancer and do not cause problems. Many don't even need treatment. A thyroid nodule may cause problems, such as making too much thyroid hormone. When this …
Medical tests
… Ear Examination On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … a thorough check of the ears . It is done to screen for ear problems, such as hearing loss, ear pain, discharge, lumps, or objects in the ear. An ear examination can find problems in the ear canal, eardrum, and middle ear. These …
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… (Low Blood Sugar) in People Without Diabetes On this page: Is … hypoglycemia in people who don't have diabetes? Ongoing problems with low blood sugar can be caused by: Medicines. … Diseases of the liver, kidneys, or pancreas. Metabolic problems. Alcohol use. Stomach surgery. What are the …
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… Organizing Your Medical Records On this page: Getting Started What to Keep … you have a pacemaker or a stent or have hearing or vision problems. A list of your long-term (chronic) health problems, such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, or high blood …
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… Turning Off Your ICD On this page: Overview Overview An ICD is always … life. Even though an ICD can help fix heart rate or rhythm problems, you may not want this at the end of life. The … and quality of life. What can you expect as your health problems get worse? What type of health care do you want at …
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… Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) On this page: … In healthy adults, low blood pressure may not cause problems or symptoms. In fact, it may be normal for you. But … blood pressure medicine or other heart medicines. Health problems. Examples are thyroid disease, severe infection, …
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… Making Medical Decisions as Your Health Changes On this page: Overview Overview For many people, diabetes leads to serious health problems. These life-changing conditions bring with them new … kidney disease." "I am very sick. The diabetes, the heart problems, the kidneys, and now I've lost feeling in my feet. …
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… Mitral Valve Prolapse On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … it? Mitral valve prolapse may be caused by certain health problems such as connective tissue diseases or endocarditis. … weight. Lose weight if you need to. Manage other health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high …
Medications
… Nilutamide - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … Rarely, nilutamide has caused severe (sometimes fatal) lung problems (interstitial pneumonitis). Get medical help right away if you develop symptoms of lung problems (such as cough, trouble breathing, chest pain, …
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… Carmustine - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … needs. Warning Carmustine may cause serious bleeding/blood problems. This effect can cause anemia, lower your body's … may also cause very serious (possibly fatal) lung problems. The risk increases after receiving higher total …
