Proton–pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of drugs that are used to treat gastric issues. However, long-term usage of PPIs can lead to various side-effects. So it’s really important to take PPIs as recommended by your health care provider.
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Fasting is a real challenge for everyone, but it’s specifically difficult for diabetic patients. Fasting increases the risk of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in diabetic patients. They need to eat something at regular intervals to manage their blood sugar levels.
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Venous Thromboembolism is a condition in which a blood clot develops in deep veins, most commonly in the lower extremities. A part of the clot can break off and travel to the lungs, resulting in a life threatening health issue called pulmonary embolism (PE).
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Smoking is bad for your health. It harms nearly every human organ and leads to various health issues such as lung disease, stroke and cataracts, heart and blood vessel disease. It can worsen asthma or can cause ear infection in teenagers.
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Many people take OTC painkillers to treat their aches and pains. They assume that over the counter medications are safe. However, OTC painkillers can increase blood pressure which can detrimental to those with high blood pressure. Many patients don’t realize the risks of taking these painkillers.
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Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is necessary for the human body for various critical functions, such as DNA synthesis, blood cell production, and neurologic function. Vitamin B12 is mainly found in animal products and fortified foods like cereals. Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in elders and can lead to health issues including megaloblastic, macrocytic anemia, Crohn’s disease, and more.
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There is no permanent cure for cluster headaches, but it can be treated with some medications. The goal of treatment is to reduce the severity of pain, shorten the headache period and to prevent the attacks. The cluster headache pain occurs suddenly and may lessen with some time.
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It’s a type of severe headache in which the pain is usually limited to one side of the head, tending to recur over a period of several weeks. It is the most painful condition known to humans. Many women suffering from cluster headache describe its pain worse than childbirth.
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Doctors’ recommend antibiotics to prevent infection. We all have bacteria in our mouth. Sometimes bacteria can enter our bloodstream, due to dental procedures. This can result in the bacteria traveling to the heart or an artificial joint. A healthy immune system can prevent a bacterial infection.
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Aspirin is a salicylate, used to treat pain, and reduce fever or inflammation. Aspirin is mainly used for reducing the morbidity and mortality in secondary prophylaxis, or in patients who have suffered from heart attack or stroke.
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