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High bicarbonate levels in your blood can disrupt your body’s delicate acid-base balance and lead to a condition called metabolic alkalosis. When bicarbonate levels rise too high, your blood becomes more alkaline than normal, which can cause symptoms ...
High potassium in your blood can be a serious health problem that affects your heart, muscles, and nerves. Hyperkalemia occurs when potassium levels in your blood become too high, which can cause dangerous heart rhythm problems ...
TNBC skin symptoms include redness, dimpling, orange peel texture, and visible swelling that require immediate medical evaluation. These skin changes are often overlooked but serve as important early warning signs of aggressive breast cancer. Prompt ...
Flat epithelial atypia is a benign breast tissue change that is not cancer and poses minimal immediate risk. Regular monitoring through breast screenings is the main recommendation rather than aggressive treatment. The condition has a ...
GFR improvement takes time and depends on the underlying cause of kidney decline. Controlling blood pressure and blood sugar levels are the most critical steps for protecting kidney function. Avoiding harmful medications and maintaining a kidney-friendly ...
Chloride imbalances, especially low levels, can predict worse outcomes in heart failure patients better than sodium levels. Both high and low chloride affect the heart’s electrical system and can lead to dangerous irregular heartbeats. Chloride ...