Low blood pressure

A decrease in heart rate

An increase in heart rate

An increase in heart rate caused by a neural response to hypotension

Swelling caused by fluid buildup in the body, commonly seen in the feet, ankles, or abdomen

High potassium levels in the blood

Swelling of the deeper layers of the skin and tissues, commonly affecting the face, lips, throat, and feet. It’s often triggered by an allergic reaction.

A noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland

Chest pain or discomfort caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart

A condition in which the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs

A condition in which the platelet count decreases

A clump of blood cells and a mesh-like protein called fibrin.

It typically begins when platelets form a plug. The clot then grows as fibrin is deposited, and red blood cells become trapped in the fibrin mesh.

Fibrin is the end product of multi-step clotting pathways, in which chemicals called clotting factors are ultimately converted into fibrin.

Blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus (most commonly a dislodged blood clot)

A condition in which a clot forms in the deep veins, most commonly in the legs. The clot can dislodge and travel to other parts of the body, such as the lungs.

A drug or other substance that can cause birth defects in a fetus

A disease characterized by increased pressure within the eye

The recycling (recirculation) of compounds such as bile acids between the small intestine and the liver

A condition caused by loss of bone mineral that weakens bone structure and increases fracture risk

Commonly called diabetes. A disease characterized by chronically elevated blood glucose levels.

The two main types are type 1 and type 2.

In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas produces little to no insulin, and it often presents in childhood.

Type 2 diabetes is more common in adults and involves relative insulin deficiency and insulin resistance (reduced ability of the body to respond to insulin).

A serious condition in which lactic acid builds up in the body, lowering the body’s pH

The process of making messenger RNA (mRNA) from DNA; it’s essential for gene expression

Copying or reproducing (for example, DNA replication)

Offspring

A condition characterized by high cortisol levels, leading to weight gain, increased blood glucose and lipids, high blood pressure, and other effects of excess glucocorticoids

Microorganisms that grow in the absence of oxygen

A measure of electrical conduction in the heart recorded on an EKG. Certain drugs can prolong the QTc, which can lead to cardiac arrest.

Inflammation of the colon with abdominal pain and diarrhea, caused by overgrowth of Clostridium difficile after prolonged exposure to broad-spectrum antibiotics

A life-threatening immune reaction to medications or infections that causes blistering and peeling of the skin and mucous membranes

Human immunodeficiency virus

Hepatitis B virus

Herpes simplex virus

Respiratory syncytial virus

Low white blood cell count

Brain dysfunction that can cause confusion, memory loss, seizures, and altered consciousness

A cluster of conditions - such as high blood pressure, abdominal obesity, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia - that increases the risk of heart disease and stroke

Breakdown of muscle tissue that can lead to kidney failure. It may be triggered by extreme heat, intense physical activity, muscle injury, and other causes.

A sleep disorder in which it’s difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or get good-quality sleep

Excessive growth of coarse hair on the face and body in females