- 21. WellScreen
- (Community Screenings)
- ... in many cases, even save your life. Screening services include: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel - Test includes: glucose, sodium, potassium, total calcium, total protein, albumin, chloride, CO2, ...
- 22. Kidney stones
- (Kidney stones)
- ... contains more crystal-forming substances — such as calcium, oxalate and uric acid — than the fluid in your urine can dilute. At the same time, your urine may lack substances that keep crystals from sticking ...
- 23. Chronic kidney failure
- (Chronic kidney failure)
- ... diuretics can help maintain the balance of fluids in your body. Medications to protect your bones. Your doctor may prescribe calcium and vitamin D supplements to prevent weak bones and lower your ...
- 24. Rebound headaches
- (Rebound headaches)
- ... An anticonvulsant such as divalproex (Depakote, others), topiramate (Topamax) or gabapentin (Gralise, Neurontin) A beta blocker such as propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran, others) A calcium channel blocker, ...
- 25. Raynaud's disease
- (Raynaud's disease)
- ... circulation, your doctor may prescribe: Calcium channel blockers. These drugs relax and open up small blood vessels in your hands and feet. They decrease the frequency and severity of attacks ...
- 26. Tachycardia
- (Tachycardia)
- ... medications may prevent a fast heart rate when taken regularly. Other medications that may be prescribed — either as an alternative or in combination with anti-arrhythmic medications — are calcium channel ...
- 27. Dumping syndrome
- (Dumping syndrome)
- ... digest. Use low-fat cooking methods. Prepare meat and other foods by broiling, baking or grilling. Consume adequate vitamins, iron and calcium. These can sometimes become depleted following ...
- 28. Lesbian and Bisexual Health Fact Sheet
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... Get enough calcium and vitamin D each day Reduce your chances of falling by making your home safer. For example, use a rubber bathmat in the shower or tub and keep your floors free ...
- 29. Vesicoureteral reflux
- (Vesicoureteral reflux)
- ... as sodium, calcium and potassium, that help maintain the balance of fluids in your body — from your blood. Tubes called ureters carry urine from your kidneys down to your bladder, where it is stored until ...
- 30. Premature ventricular contractions
- (Premature ventricular contractions)
- ... used to treat high blood pressure and heart disease — can suppress premature contractions. Other medications, such as calcium channel blockers, or anti-arrhythmic drugs, such as amiodarone, also may be ...
- 31. DiGeorge syndrome
- (DiGeorge syndrome)
- ... syndrome include heart defects, poor immune system function, a cleft palate, complications related to low levels of calcium in the blood and behavioral disorders. The number and severity of problems ...
- 32. Ventricular fibrillation
- (Ventricular fibrillation)
- ... (ACE) inhibitors, calcium channel blockers or a drug called amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone). Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). After your condition stabilizes, your doctor is likely ...
- 33. What Dental Procedures to Avoid When Pregnant
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... healthy diet and proper nutrition plays an important role in keeping your teeth healthy and is also essential for your growing baby. Eat foods which are rich in vitamin D and calcium. Junk food leads to ...
- 34. What Foods are Good for Your Teeth?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... are low in acidity and sugar making them great choices to quench your thirst or have as a healthy snack. This is good news for both tooth erosion and tooth decay. Milk is rich in calcium, which means you ...
- 35. Healthy and Nutritious Foods For A Growing Mouth
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... of variety. The diet should include enough protein for growth and repair, iron and calcium for blood and bones, plenty of water, sufficient carbohydrates to provide energy, small amounts of fat as a source ...
- 36. Urinary incontinence
- (Urinary incontinence)
- ... agents are materials, such as carbon-coated zirconium beads (Durasphere), calcium hydroxylapatite (Coaptite) or polydimethylsiloxane (Macroplastique), that are injected into tissue surrounding the urethra. ...
- 37. What is your Dentist Looking for During a Check-Up?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... where gum disease is present. Some areas of the mouth may have a buildup of calcium deposits on the teeth, called calculus or tartar. If left untreated the gums can become inflamed around the calculus ...
- 38. What is Flouride and Why Do We Need It?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... mouth, helping repair the early stages of tooth decay. After you eat, your saliva contains acids that cause demineralization, a dissolving of the calcium and phosphorous under the tooth's surface. Other ...
- 39. Hypothyroidism
- (Hypothyroidism)
- ... and help regulate the production of protein. Your thyroid gland also produces calcitonin, a hormone that regulates the amount of calcium in your blood. The rate at which T-4 and T-3 are released is controlled ...
- 40. Ulcerative colitis
- (Ulcerative colitis)
- ... need help, a registered dietitian can help you design a healthy diet that's low in lactose. Keep in mind that with limiting your dairy intake, you'll need to find other sources of calcium, such as supplements. ...