Question 1

what are the health risks of low hemoglobin levels?

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Find the cause: Very low hemoglobin levels will restrict your exercise tolerance, but the greatest danger of anemia is that it warns of an underlying problem. While the cause is often a woman's loss each month or during pregnancy, or non-supplementing vegetarianism, anemia may warn of cancer, ulcers, B12 deficiency which can cause brain damage, and a host of other bad things.

Question 2

i am wondering what health risks are associated with low cholesterol ?

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Probably none: Generally, populations with low cholesterol appear to have the lowest rates of heart disease and stroke. Some studies have suggested that very cholesterol levels below 100 might be associated with cancer, but most experts believe this is due to cancer causing low cholesterol rather than the other way round. Longer studies have not shown any risk. Hope this information helps.

Question 3

any health risks for having kind of low blood pressure?

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Symptoms: Low blood pressure by itself doesnt typically have a health risk. 
If lightheaded with position change, one may be at risk for a fall leading to bleeding..
If low BP is due to low pulse rate, then may need lab analysis or ECG to ensure not in an abnormal heart rhythm.

Question 4

what are the health risks of a low fiber diet?

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Colon Cancer plus: Low fiber diets can cause hemorrhoids, divericulosis, polyps and even colon cancer.

Question 5

what long term health risks occur if i have low testosterone?

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Higher mortality: Low testosterone has been associated with higher all-cause (gold standard of all studies), cardiovascular & cancer mortality (death rate) in 7 different populations across the globe. Low t has also been associated w/low bone mass & fracture, frailty & sarcopenia (loss of muscle), obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, depression, loss of libido, erectile dysfunction & more. http://bit.ly/h6bu1a.

Question 6

i have smoked for 4-5 years. health risks?

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Yes: Smoke contains an uncounted number of toxins and damaging substances.  Your lungs especially, and your body as well has to accomodate your putting them inside in the form of smoke.  It will take several years for your health risk to approach normal after smoking for 4-5 years.

Question 7

what health risks do hookah pens pose on you?

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Hookah: Acts as a respiratory irritant.

Question 8

what are the biggest health risks facing adults?

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Health risks adults: Health risks for adults in the US include:  Heart disease, Cancer, Chronic respiratory diseases, accidents, strokes, diabetes, suicide, dementia, influenza &amp; pneumonia.

Question 9

are there any health risks associated with eating kimchi?

Accepted Answer

May irritate stomach: Korean red pepper is a common ingredient in kimchi, giving it a hot and spicy flavor.  People with heartburn, or peptic ulcer, or a tendency for stomach acid to enter the food pipe may have an aggravation of their symptoms after eating pepper.  I'm not aware of other health risks.

Question 10

what are the health risks of two guys having condomless sex?

Accepted Answer

STDs: Very similar issues exist with any form of unprotected sex; you are placing yourself at risk for exposures to STDs.

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