Abdominal Pain, Vomiting, Constipation: Symptoms or Side Effects?
September 17, 2009
Abdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation are often symptoms of conditions or illnesses such as food poisoning, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications.
Below is a list of illnesses and conditions associated with symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting, and constipation, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.
Heart Palpitations, Slow Heart Rate, Low Blood Pressure: Symptoms or Side Effects?
September 17, 2009
Heart palpitations, slow heart rate, and low blood pressure are often symptoms of diseases or conditions like hormonal changes or Sleep apnea, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like heart palpitations, slow heart rate, and low blood pressure, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.
Numbness, Tingling in the Arms and Hands, Weakness, and Loss of Balance
September 11, 2009
Numbness and tingling in the arms and hands, muscle weakness, pain in the fingers and toes, and loss of balance are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as peripheral neuropathy, Vitamin B12 deficiency, or a medical problem that is secondary to other conditions such as diabetes and vitamin deficiencies. These could also be side effects associated with certain pharmaceutical drugs.
Rapid Breathing, Confusion, and Lethargy: Symptoms or Side Effects?
September 11, 2009
Rapid breathing, confusion, and lethargy are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as anxiety or metabolic acidosis, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Metabolic acidosis itself can be a side effect of some medications such as Zonegran. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like rapid breathing, confusion, and fatigue, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.
Loss of Vision, Weakness, Confusion: Symptoms or Side Effects?
September 11, 2009
Vision problems, speech problems, weakness, loss of coordination, confusion and personality changes are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) or stoke, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. PML itself can be a side effect of the drug Raptiva.
Cardiomyopathy, Cerebrovascular Disorders, and Pulmonary Hypertension
September 4, 2009
Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Cerebrovascular Disorders are often symptoms of conditions or diseases like Lupus or chronic liver disease, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications, such as Xoliar and Vioxx. Below is a list of diseases and conditions associated with symptoms like Cardiomyopathy, Cerebrovascular Disorders, and Pulmonary Hypertension, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects.
Suicidal Thoughts and Rage: What are Causing Your Symptoms of Side Effects
September 4, 2009
Suicidal thoughts and Rage are often symptoms of conditions like clinical depression, and bipolar disorder. Since everyone handles depression differently, the symptoms of this disease manifest in different ways. Extreme anger is a common – but often ignored – symptom of depression, especially in men.
Causes and Symptoms of Lead Poisoning
August 26, 2009
Lead poisoning should be a thing of the past, but recently there have been hundreds of children’s toys recalled for their high lead content. Most of these toys are made in China. In the past, lead paint was the most common source of lead poisoning in children. Although children are at the greatest risk, adults can suffer from lead poisoning as well.
Gadolinium and Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Symptoms
August 26, 2009
Gadolinium is a contrast agent used in MRI. Gadolinium can cause side effects ranging from minor skin irritations to debilitating, and sometimes fatal, Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF). Gadolinium is especially dangerous for patients with poor renal function. Below is a list of side effects associated with Gadolinium, including the symptoms of NSF.
Asbestos Exposure Side Effects and Mesothelioma Symptoms
August 26, 2009
Asbestos is often found in older buildings, but it is also in thousands of household items, including children’s toys. The side effects of asbestos exposure usually do not show symptoms until years after exposure; typically 20 to 30 years.
Twitches, Shakes and Tremors: What’s Causing Your Symptoms or Side Effects
August 26, 2009
Twitches, shakes and tremors are often symptoms of conditions or diseases such as Parkinson’s, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications. Below is a list of diseases and medical conditions associated with symptoms like shakes, ticks, twitches and tremors, as well as a list of medications related to similar side effects. We are not medical professionals, and these may not be comprehensive lists. Please contact your doctor if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms or side effects, or similar health issues.
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