For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
High blood pressure affects about one out of every three adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. High blood pressure increases your risk of heart and kidney disease. Sodium in the diet increases blood pressure.
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Doctors prescribe thyroid medication, usually levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid), to boost your thyroid hormone levels when they are too low. There are no recommended dietary restrictions for people taking thyroid medication.
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Dysphagia is a condition characterized by difficulty chewing and swallowing and sometimes pain. People with dysphagia may be unable to swallow at all or may have difficulty swallowing liquids, solids or saliva. You may require a modified diet to help you meet your nutritional needs and prevent aspiration.
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Pre-diabetes is a condition marked by blood sugars that are higher than normal but not too high to be diagnosed with diabetes. Most people with pre-diabetes develop type 2 diabetes within 10 years, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders.
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People with diabetes are twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders. Controlling blood sugar and lowering blood cholesterol levels can reduce the risk.
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