- Vicks 44® Cough Syrup, Vicks 44® Cough Relief
- Alka-Seltzer®
- Fleets® Phospho-Soda and Fleets® enema
The following medicines may cause you to retain sodium and fluid:
- ibuprofen (Nuprin®, Advil®, Motrin® and many brands)
- ketoprofen (Orudis KT®, Actron®)
- naproxen (Aleve®)
What is heart disease?
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) the term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease (CAD), which affects the blood flow to the heart with more than 30.3 million adults that have been diagnosed. Decreased blood flow can cause a heart attack.
What are the symptoms?
Sometimes heart disease is referred to as the “silent killer” and not diagnosed until it shows up in an outward way. Some of these symptoms are:
- Heart attack: Chest pain or discomfort, upper back or neck pain, indigestion, heartburn, nausea or vomiting, extreme fatigue, upper body discomfort, dizziness, and shortness of breath.
- Arrhythmia: Fluttering feelings in the chest (palpitations).
- Heart failure: Shortness of breath, fatigue, or swelling of the feet, ankles, legs, abdomen, or neck veins.
What are the risk factors?
High blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, and smoking are key risk factors for heart disease. About 47% have at least one of these three risk factors. Here some of the most obvious to look out for:
- Diabetes
- Overweight and obesity
- Unhealthy diet
- Physical inactivity
- Excessive alcohol use
What are some of the treatments?
According to the Mayo Clinic, treatments can vary in managing heart disease. Here are a few of the most typical ways to treat heart disease:
- Lifestyle changes. You can lower your risk of heart disease by eating a low-fat and low-sodium diet, getting at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days of the week, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol intake.
- Medications. If lifestyle changes alone aren’t enough, your doctor may prescribe medications to control your heart disease. The type of medication you receive will depend on the type of heart disease.
- Medical procedures or surgery. If medications aren’t enough, it’s possible your doctor will recommend specific procedures or surgery. The type of procedure or surgery will depend on the type of heart disease and the extent of the damage to your heart.