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… used to look at the blood vessels that go to the brain, kidneys, and legs. Information from an MRA can be saved and … of the blood vessels leading to the heart, lungs, kidneys, or legs. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing … Tests: Questions to Ask the Doctor Peripheral Arterial Disease Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: …
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… acute bronchitis in people who have other problems, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), other long-term breathing problems (such as … occur. It's most likely to develop if you have a long-term (chronic) disease, such as: COPD. Asthma. Cystic fibrosis. …
Medications
… pneumonia, skin infections, shingles, a certain bowel disease (diverticulitis), swelling of the appendix … side of the body, or sudden vision changes. People with a kidney transplant who are also taking other drugs that … cancer heart problems (such as previous heart attack) kidney disease liver disease (such as hepatitis B or C) lung …
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… is the backward flow of urine from the bladder into the kidneys . Normally, urine flows from the kidneys through the ureters to the bladder. The muscles of … may be present in the urine in the bladder, to reach the kidneys. This can lead to kidney infection, scarring, and …
Medications
… Tacrolimus lowers the body's ability to fight an infection/disease (immunosuppression). This effect may increase your … is used with other medications to prevent rejection of a kidney, heart, liver, or lung transplant. The injection form … including: nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) …
Medications
… type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of limbs, and … you have any very serious side effects, including: signs of disease of the pancreas (such as severe stomach/abdominal … doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease disease of the pancreas (pancreatitis) risk …
Medications
… caused by a certain disorder of the inner ear (Meniere's disease). Decreasing dizziness helps to improve the ability … history, especially of: breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) pheochromocytoma … history, especially of: breathing problems (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) pheochromocytoma …
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… young children Pregnant women Older adults People with a chronic disease People more sensitive to waterborne illnesses can … low of getting Toxoplasmosis through drinking water, this disease is a concern for pregnant women. For more …
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… health problems include high blood pressure, ulcers, liver disease, anxiety, sleep problems, and depression. footnote 1 … depression, anxiety, or pain you have had for a long time (chronic pain). You take medicines while drinking alcohol. … depression, anxiety, or pain you have had for a long time (chronic pain). You take medicines while drinking alcohol. …
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… What is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. TB … affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and reproductive organs. TB is curable. …