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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Increased body weight
  1. Weight Gain during Pregnancy Video (March of Dimes Foundation)  
    ... Twitter Share on Linkedin More Places to Share Weight gain during pregnancy Video file Key Points It’s best ... to support your baby’s growth and development. Is weight gain important during pregnancy? Yes. Gaining the right amount ...
  2. Weight Changes, Malnutrition, and Cancer Video From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    ... stop, tell your doctor right away. Causes of weight gain in people with cancer Fluid retention. Some cancers ... and Cancer . Ways to manage increased appetite and weight gain in people with cancer Here are some tips ...
  3. Heart Failure Signs and Symptoms Video (American Heart Association)  
    ... and other tissues and organs. As a result, weight gain is common. If you have heart failure, your ... capacity, the heart beats faster. Weight changes Sudden weight gain or loss can be a sign that you’ ...
  4. Why Atrial Fibrillation Matters Video (American Heart Association)  
    ... up in the feet, ankles and legs, causing weight gain. How does AFib lead to more heart rhythm ...
  5. ... effects of taking corticosteroids may include: Increased appetite Weight gain Round moon face Red cheeks Stomachache Changes in ...
  6. Oral Corticosteroids (For Asthma) Video (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America)  
    ... eye pressure (glaucoma) Fluid retention High blood pressure Weight gain Moodiness Problems with memory and behavior Long-term ...
  7. Prescription Opioids during Pregnancy Video (March of Dimes Foundation)  
    ... is when a baby doesn’t gain the weight she should before birth. ... the opioids stay in your body for a long time. Methadone and buprenorphine help ...
  8. Deep Vein Thrombosis Video (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)  
    ... than normal blood pressure in the veins. This increased pressure can damage the valves ... weight heparin (LMWH), and warfarin (Coumadin). Xa inhibitors. These ...
  9. Learn about Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Video (American Lung Association)  
    ... of NTM lung disease are chronic cough, fatigue, weight loss, fever and night ... can cause increased risk for vulnerable individuals. Because the bacteria are ...