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• Electrolyte imbalance
  == Electrolyte Imbalance == ..."electrolyte imbalance" is derived from the Greek words "electron" (amber) and "lytos" (soluble).
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• Water-electrolyte imbalance
  == Water-electrolyte imbalance == ...olytes]] in the body, which are essential for normal function of the cells and organs.
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• Electrolyte disorder
  '''Electrolyte disorder''' ...l vital functions of the body, including heart rhythm, muscle contraction, and brain function.
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• Water Intoxication
  ..."water intoxication" is derived from the Latin words "aqua" meaning water, and "intoxicatio" meaning poisoning. ...number of symptoms. These include [[headache]], [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], and in severe cases, [[seizure]], [[coma]], or even [[death]].
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• Osmitrol
  .../ˈmanɪtɔːl/), is a type of [[diuretic]] medication used to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye or around the brain. The term "Osmitrol" is derived ...diuresis in [[renal failure]]. It is also used as a renal diagnostic agent and as a protective measure during [[urologic surgery]].
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• Hypernatremia
  ...+ ''-emia'' "condition of the blood") is a common [[electrolyte]] problem and is often seen in people who are in the hospital. It is defined as a high [[ ...can also be caused by excessive [[sweating]], [[diarrhea]], [[vomiting]], and [[burns]].
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• Dehydrated
  ...ds than it takes in, leading to an imbalance in the body's [[water]] and [[electrolyte]] levels. ...es]], and inadequate intake of fluids. Certain groups, such as [[infants]] and the [[elderly]], are more susceptible to dehydration.
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• Foscarnet
  ...retinitis (an infection of the retina of the eye) in people with [[AIDS]] and in the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections that did not respond to ...te imbalance, and seizures. It is important to monitor kidney function and electrolyte levels during treatment.
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• Diuretics
  There are several types of diuretics, each working in a different way and used for different purposes. The main types include: ...high blood pressure). They can also be used to treat certain heart, liver, and kidney conditions.
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• Chlorthalidone
  ...AL-i-done) is a medication used primarily to treat [[high blood pressure]] and [[fluid retention]]. It belongs to a class of drugs known as [[diuretics]], ...mical structure, which includes chlorine (chlor-), thalidomide (-thalid-), and ketone (-one).
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• Potomania
  ...hyponatremia, due to excessive consumption of alcohol, particularly beer, and a poor diet. ...term "Potomania" is derived from the Spanish word "poto," meaning "drink," and the Greek word "mania," meaning "madness." It was first used in medical lit
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• Cramping
  '''Cramping''' (/ˈkræmpɪŋ/) is a sudden, involuntary, and often painful contraction of a muscle or muscles. ...omes from the Old French ''crampe'', and is related to the Dutch ''kramp'' and the Old High German ''krampf'', all of which mean "a spasm or sudden contra
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• Hyperchloremia
  ...is derived from the Greek words "hyper" meaning 'over' or 'above normal', and "chloremia" meaning 'chloride in the blood'. ...nd [[Potassium|potassium]] to maintain proper fluid balance, blood volume, and blood pressure.
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• Enterotoxins
  ..."enterotoxin" is derived from the Greek words "enteron" meaning intestine, and "toxikon" meaning poison. ...produced by the bacteria [[Staphylococcus aureus]], [[Escherichia coli]], and [[Clostridium perfringens]].
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• Torasemide
  ...nited States, is a type of [[diuretic]] medication used to treat [[edema]] and [[hypertension]]. ...t high blood pressure, which helps prevent [[strokes]], [[heart attacks]], and [[kidney problems]].
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• Brugada Syndrome
  The syndrome is named after the Brugada brothers, [[Pedro Brugada]] and [[Josep Brugada]], Spanish cardiologists who described the syndrome in 1992 ...ten inherited, but it can also occur as a result of a severe [[electrolyte imbalance]] or as a side effect of certain medications.
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• Bowel obstruction
  ...el obstruction" is derived from the Latin words "bouel" meaning intestine, and "obstructionem" meaning a blocking. ...a variety of conditions, including [[adhesions]], [[hernias]], [[tumors]], and certain [[inflammatory bowel diseases]].
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• Ventricular tachycardia
  ...aning "little belly" or "cavity", and the Greek ''tachys'' meaning "swift" and ''kardia'' meaning "heart". ...ude certain medications, [[Electrolyte imbalance|electrolyte imbalances]], and [[Genetic disorders|genetic disorders]].
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• Trilostane
  ...is a medication primarily used in the treatment of [[Cushing's syndrome]] and [[hyperadrenocorticism]] in dogs. It works by inhibiting the enzyme [[3-bet ...ts chemical structure, which consists of three (''tri'') [[loster]] groups and a [[sterane]] backbone.
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• Charley horse
  The term "Charley horse" originates from the United States and dates back to the 19th century. Although the exact etymology is uncertain, ...scle, or inadequate [[blood supply]]. They are more common in older adults and during [[pregnancy]].
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