Giving blood is a potentially life-saving act that helps trauma and surgical patients maintain healthy blood levels. While the donor process only uses qualified individuals and investigated practices, you can experience side effects like lightheadedness, fatigue and loss of consciousness after giving blood.
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Lasix -- or furosemide -- is a type of loop diuretic prescription drug used to treat many conditions such as high blood pressure, fluid retention, kidney or liver disease, or other medical conditions.
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The American Heart Association reports that 35.7 million adults in the United States suffer from high cholesterol levels, defined as a total serum cholesterol of 240 mg/dL or greater.
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Much of what’s called “licorice” actually contains little to no licorice. Licorice, produced from the roots of the plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, contains the active ingredient glycyrrhizin, which has properties similar to aldosterone, a hormone released by the adrenal glands to regulate blood pressure.
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Bruised ribs may make it difficult for you to participate in your regular exercise routine. Your 24 ribs serve to protect your vital organs and are also interconnected with the spinal cord and breast bone. As a result, bruised ribs can affect the way your entire body functions.
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When fat accumulates in your liver cells, it prevents your liver from functioning properly. Fatty liver occurs in varying degrees of severity and has various causes. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is an umbrella term used to describe several forms of the condition.
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Caffeine does more than just boost energy levels. It can also increase pressure within the eye. This is concerning, because high eye pressure over time can lead to glaucoma, a potentially blinding disease of the optic nerve.
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An estimated 30 to 50 million children and adults in the United States have a food intolerance condition called lactose intolerance, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. People who are lactose intolerant are unable to digest milk and dairy foods properly due to the lack of an enzyme called lactase.
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Blood pressure naturally increases with age. For a man in his forties to fifties, the ideal blood pressure depends on his health condition and the activities he was involved in prior to having a blood pressure reading.
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Many vitamins are important for healthy skin. As skin rashes and changes are easy to see, sometimes they are the first sign of a vitamin deficiency.
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A swollen liver, known as hepatomegaly, can be the result of many conditions, including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, hepatitis and cancer.
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A hip subluxation is a condition in which the hip joint is partially, but not fully, dislocated. The causes of hip subluxation can vary and include athletic trauma or overuse, postural strain, and congenital conditions that lead to improper development of the ball of the hip or of the socket portion of the joint.
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Although children have different bowel patterns, your child is considered to have constipation if she has difficulty passing stools or hasn’t been able to have three or more bowel movements a week, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Large, dry, hard stools are also indicative of constipation.
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Trichomoniasis is a type of parasite transmitted through sexual intercourse and close sexual contact. Although it is treatable, it can be very uncomfortable and lead to further complications. Early detection is the best way to keep the disease under control and get the medical help needed to eliminate the parasite.
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Trazodone is an antidepressant that acts primarily by increasing brain levels of serotonin, a chemical that regulates mood. Trazodone is a generally safe medication, but it has several potential side effects that can be dangerous.
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A Jacuzzi is more than a luxurious accessory for your home. According to the medical website SteadyHealth.com, sitting in a Jacuzzi for a period of time has a number of benefits, both physical and mental.
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Sinuses are air pockets located in the cheekbones, between the eyes and the forehead. Small channels connect the sinuses to the nasal passages, allowing mucus to drain into the nose from the sinuses and air to flow into the sinuses from the nose.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved laser liposuction in 2007, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Fat removal focuses on specific areas, such as chin, neck and male breast tissue. The laser technique involves inserting a heated thin fiber under the skin to liquefy fat cells.
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The causes of erection problems vary. Difficulty getting and keeping an erection isn't reserved for middle-aged men. Even younger men can experience occasional libido malfunctions. If erection problems are ongoing and endangering your relationship, then it's time to look at the factors that might cause it.
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Super Beta Prostate is a natural supplement with the primary active ingredient beta-sitosterol. Beta-sitosterol is a group of plant sterols obtained from vegetables, fruits and other plants. The product is designed to relieve symptoms of an enlarged prostate, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH.
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