Although it’s worrisome to see blood in your semen, it’s usually not a symptom of a serious health problem. It’s rarely the first symptom of a genitourinary cancer. See your healthcare provider to get an exam, any needed tests, discuss your concerns and get reassurance. Does blood in sperm goRead More →

Blood sugar below 70 mg/dL is considered low. If you think you have low blood sugar, check it. If you aren’t able to check it, go ahead and treat it. Untreated low blood sugar can be dangerous, so it’s important to know what to do about it and to treatRead More →

How Does Atherosclerosis Relate to High Blood Pressure? Atherosclerosis is plaque buildup in the arteries. When it happens in the arteries that supply blood to the heart, doctors call it coronary artery disease, or CAD. High blood pressure can lead to CAD because it adds force to the artery walls.Read More →

Red blood cells carry oxygen through your body to your heart and brain. Adequate oxygen is very important to maintain life. Platelets help to prevent or control bleeding due to low platelet count. Plasma and cryoprecipitate also help to prevent or control bleeding. What are the dangers of a bloodRead More →

Possible side effects include: Low blood pressure. Trouble breathing. Slower heart rate. What are the side effects of brimonidine? Brimonidine eye drops may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: itchy, irritated, red, stinging, or burning eyes. dry eyes.Read More →

Formulations containing high concentrations of aspirin often smell like vinegar because aspirin can decompose through hydrolysis in moist conditions, yielding salicylic and acetic acids. What does acetylsalicylic acid do in aspirin? Aspirin is an orally administered non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent. Acetylsalicylic acid binds to and acetylates serine residues in cyclooxygenases, resultingRead More →

The antihistamines alone are not associated with high blood pressure or making blood pressure worse. However many times the antihistamines are bundled with a decongestant that will raise your blood pressure. What allergy medicine is bad for high blood pressure? For allergy sufferers with heart disease, medicines such as Allegra,Read More →