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Medicines that cause constipation
Constipation is a disease of the digestive tract, occurring quite commonly and seen in many age groups. This pathology is caused by many different causes, in which some drugs cause constipation, which is an undesirable effect when the patient takes it for a long time.
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Electrolytes and cardiovascular effects
Electrolytes are substances that can be dissolved in body fluids, creating ions with positive and negative charges. These minerals are very important for the body because they help carry out nerve and muscle functions, help keep the balance of body fluids, blood pressure and blood pH.
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How to lower your heart rate at home
Tachycardia is an irregular heartbeat faster than 100 beats per minute when you are at rest. This is a sign for many diseases, which directly affect human life. Everyone needs to equip themselves with the knowledge on how to lower the heart rate at home
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What disease does Shigella bacteria cause?
Shigella bacteria are the causative agents of gastroenteritis and bacillary dysentery in humans. If not detected and treated early, the disease can lead to complications such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, increased blood urea, arthritis, dermatitis, kidney failure, ... and even death.
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Complications of diabetes insipidus in pregnancy
We often hear about diseases such as diabetes or gestational diabetes. So is diabetes insipidus one of those diseases? Is diabetes insipidus dangerous and what are the complications of diabetes insipidus during pregnancy?
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What happens when the body is subjected to extreme heat?
The human body's physiology has regulatory mechanisms to keep body temperature stable, but this feature also has its limits. When in a harsh and prolonged environment, the body will not be able to compensate, leading to disorders at various levels, especially life-threatening.
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What is the blood ionization test for?
Ions, also known as electrolytes (including the main ions Na, K, Cl) play a very important role in the human body, contributing to maintaining the voltage on the cell membranes of nerve cells, heart cells, muscle cells as well as carrying electrical impulses from them to other cells.
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Overview of electrolytes in the body
Electrolytes play an important role in the human body, directly related to important metabolic processes. These substances are provided through drinking water and food. If electrolytes are lost, it will seriously affect health, so it is necessary to maintain their daily supply to the body.
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Overview of low magnesium in the blood
Magnesium is essential for many metabolic processes, yet hypomagnesemia is common in hospitalized patients, especially those who are critically ill. Given the high morbidity and mortality reported in hypomagnesemic patients, prompt diagnosis and treatment are of utmost importance. This article will review the basics of magnesium including laboratory evaluation, causes of hypomagnesemia, and provide guidance on effective ways to treat magnesium deficiency.
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Primary hyperaldosteronism syndrome
Primary hyperaldosteronism (also known as Conn's syndrome) is a rare condition caused by overproduction of the hormone aldosterone, which controls sodium and potassium in the blood. This condition is treated with medications and lifestyle changes to control blood pressure and, in some cases, surgery.
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How is tumor lysis syndrome treated?
Tumor lysis syndrome is a dangerous complication in cancer treatment. Although very rare, but if it is not diagnosed and treated early, it can be life-threatening. The best treatment is to perform risk prevention before and during chemotherapy.
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