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  2. Exertional rhabdomyolysis - Wikipedia

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    In all athletic programs, three features should be present: (1) emphasizing prolonged lower-intensity exercise, as opposed to repetitive max intensity exercises; (2) adequate rest periods and a high-carbohydrate diet, to replenish glycogen stores; and (3) proper hydration, to enhance renal clearance of myoglobin. [18]

  3. Rhabdomyolysis - Wikipedia

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    Statins (prescription drugs to lower cholesterol) are considered a small risk. [9] Some people have inherited muscle conditions that increase the risk of rhabdomyolysis. [ 3 ] The diagnosis is supported by a urine test strip which is positive for "blood" but the urine contains no red blood cells when examined with a microscope . [ 3 ]

  4. Drug-induced autoimmune hemolytic anemia - Wikipedia

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    In some cases, a drug can cause the immune system to mistakenly think the body's own red blood cells are dangerous, foreign substances. Antibodies then develop against the red blood cells. The antibodies attach to red blood cells and cause them to break down too early. It is known that more than 150 drugs can cause this type of hemolytic anemia ...

  5. Here Are Cardiologist-Approved Ways to Lower Your Resting ...

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    One of the most effective habits you can make to lower your heart rate is by ... 30s and 40s and this is considered absolutely normal,” he says. ... modifications in your health and exercise are ...

  6. Hemolytic anemia - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms of hemolytic anemia include those that can occur in all anemias as well as the specific consequences of hemolysis. All anemias can cause fatigue, shortness of breath, decreased ability to exercise when severe. Symptoms specifically related to hemolysis include jaundice and dark colored urine due to the presence of hemoglobin ...

  7. Autoimmune hemolytic anemia - Wikipedia

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    Rituximab can be combined with bendamustine to achieve a 71% overall and 40% complete response rate with an increased response seen with prolonged therapy (with a time to best response at a median of 30 months) due to the drugs' effect on long lived plasma cells. [4] Splenectomy is less efficacious in cold agglutinin disease. [22]

  8. Immunoglobulin therapy - Wikipedia

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    Immunoglobulin therapy is the use of a mixture of antibodies (normal human immunoglobulin) to treat several health conditions. [13] [14] These conditions include primary immunodeficiency, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, Kawasaki disease, certain cases of HIV/AIDS and measles, Guillain–Barré syndrome, and certain other infections when a ...

  9. Gastrointestinal bleeding - Wikipedia

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    Often blood transfusions are not recommended unless the hemoglobin is less than 70 or 80 g/L. [7] [12] Treatment with proton pump inhibitors, octreotide, and antibiotics may be considered in certain cases. [5] [6] [13] If other measures are not effective, an esophageal balloon may be attempted in those with presumed esophageal varices. [2]