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Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.
All patients with hyperparathyroidism will develop osteoporosis. The parathyroid glands maintain blood calcium within the normal range. All patients with this disease will continue to lose calcium from their bones every day, and there is no way to prevent the development of osteoporosis as a result.
Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.