Hyperkalemia – Symptoms, causes, and treatments

Hyperkalemia – Symptoms, causes, and treatments

Hyperkalemia is a condition in which the potassium levels in the body are more than the normal range. According to experts, the normal blood potassium level ranges between 3.6 and 5.2 millimoles per liter. When the reading goes higher than 6.0 millimoles per liter, it can be dangerous to health and needs immediate medical attention.
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Hypoactive sexual desire disorder – Here’s what you need to know

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder – Here’s what you need to know

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is a condition limited to females in which they experience a low libido. It is now also commonly known as female sexual interest/arousal disorder (FSIAD). While it is normal and even healthy for a woman’s sexual desire to fluctuate, if a lowered sex drive lasts for six months or more and is starting to affect the relationship or self-esteem, it is advised that professional help be sought.
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Hypokalemia – what you should know

Hypokalemia – what you should know

A potassium deficiency leads to a condition called hypokalemia. The normal serum potassium level ranges between 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/liter. While the normal daily intake of potassium is 70-100 mEq, the kidneys should remove the same amount consumed every day or it could lead to low potassium in the body.
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Seniors Are Saving Thousands With New Medicare Options

Seniors Are Saving Thousands With New Medicare Options

November 18th, 2019 According to a report by The New York Times, research conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation found out that only about 1 in 10 Medicare patients are taking advantage of this hugely beneficial period that could save you thousands of dollars. A Delay May Cost You You should enroll for Medicare during the open enrollment period, which is from October 15 to December 7.
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All About Arthritis & Breast Cancer

All About Arthritis & Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the uncontrollable growth of cells in the breasts of a woman. It is usually recognized only after performing X-rays. A lump is created in the breast cells and gives rise to various complications in women. Breast cancer can originate from different parts of the breast; however, the most common part is the duct.
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Obesity :- Treatment, Symptoms, Causes, Prevention & More

Obesity :- Treatment, Symptoms, Causes, Prevention & More

The Facts Obesity is a leading cause of preventable illness and death in North America.  In recent years, the number of overweight people in industrialized countries has increased significantly, so much so that the World Health Organization (WHO) has called obesity an epidemic. In the United States, 69% of the adult population are overweight or obese.
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Treatment & Management For Multiple Sclerosis

Treatment & Management For Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis affects all aspects of the patient’s lives and can significantly reduce their quality of life. The complications that result from multiple sclerosis are multi-systemic. Multiple Sclerosis Complications include: Intractable tremors. Depression Muscle spasms. Heat sensitivity Chronic pain. Sexual dysfunction Bladder dysfunction. Fatigue Urinary Tract Infections.Cognitive deficits Constipation/ Fecal incontinence Here, we will briefly discuss the pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of each of them.
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Flu & Influenza

Flu & Influenza

Rationale Influenza is a disease caused by a virus. The flu is unlike other illness in that antibiotics will not cure it. The treatment of influenza is mainly symptomatic, meaning that the medications given are only to reduce the symptoms caused by the illness, not to treat the cause of the illness.
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