Hypertension is also known as high blood pressure. It is defined as transitory (short-lived) or chronic elevation of the blood pressure in the arteries. This elevation may lead to cardiovascular damage. When left untreated, the damage to the circulatory system can cause heart attack, stroke, he...
often when you walk or climb stairs. It can also make you tired. The pain may go away when you rest and come back when you move. Left untreated, PAD could bring more serious problems like stroke, ulcers
In children and adolescent patient the most common cause hypertension is secondary due to renal disease. There are other cause of secondary hypertension including Coartation of the Aorta (CoA). Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are important for CoA, if left untreated CoA can causes ventricular ...
It’s normal to have a small amount of protein in your urine, and temporarily higher levels can be caused by exercise, dehydration, stress, fever, or cold temperatures. If high levels of protein are detected multiple times, you may have kidney disease. People with diabetes and hypertension ha...
Is it dangerous to have dry eyes? Not only can having dry eyes cause discomfort and pain, but it can also permanently damage your vision if left untreated. You are likely to be more at risk of getting an eye infection without adequate tears. A lack of lubrication means that your eyes ar...
In severe cases that are left untreated, you can suffer kidney damage, which could lead to loss of kidney function. Hydronephrosis is not a primary disease. It is an underlying condition of other health issues. There are many causes of hydronephrosis, with one of the most common being an en...
Temporary stresses to your heart such as pregnancy can create an enlarged heart that returns to normal size after delivery. Conditioned athletes also can have larger hearts. Can an enlarged heart be left untreated? Left untreated, an enlarged heart can lead to passing out, irregular heart rhythms...
If Pickwickian syndrome is left untreated it can lead to the development of serious cardiovascular and circulatory problems. Further complications associated with OHS includehypertension, sexual dysfunction, and mood changes, such as irritability and depression. Obesity hypoventilation syndrome may be prevente...
If secondary hyperparathyroidism goes untreated for too long, it can result in tertiary hyperparathyroidism. Even if you receive treatment and your calcium levels go back to normal, you may have ongoing problems with your parathyroid glands. It can happen to those with chronic kidney failure and ki...
Also known as preeclampsia or pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), toxemia is characterized by sudden elevated blood pressure and the presence of excess protein in the urine. If toxemia is left undiagnosed and untreated, the continuous increase in blood pressure can lead to deadly complications for...