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Botulism in Infants
HighInfant botulism is a serious illness caused by Clostridium botulinum spores germinating in an infant's immature digestiv...
Bradycardia
MediumBradycardia is a slow heart rate, typically below 60 beats per minute. It can be normal for some, but may also indicate...
Breast tenderness is pain or soreness in the breasts, often linked to hormonal changes, particularly estrogen. While usu...
Breath Odor
LowBreath odor, often resembling garlic breath, results from the consumption or exposure to certain substances. It's genera...
Bright yellow urine (chromaturia) is often a harmless condition caused by excess vitamin excretion (especially riboflavi...
Bronchospasm
MediumInhaled NAC can trigger bronchospasm, especially in asthmatics, causing wheezing and breathing difficulties. This involv...
Burning
LowA burning or stinging sensation occurs temporarily at the application site, typically resolving quickly. This side effec...
Abruptly stopping or reducing regular caffeine intake can lead to withdrawal symptoms like headache, fatigue, and irrita...
Caffeine-related Issues
MediumCaffeine in green tea extract may cause insomnia, anxiety, jitteriness, irritability, and rapid heartbeat, especially in...
Cancer Concerns
MediumBHT's potential to cause cancer is unclear, with conflicting evidence from animal and human studies. The IARC classifies...
Cancer Risk
HighExposure to carcinogens or other risk factors can increase the likelihood of developing cancer. The risk varies greatly...
Carcinogenicity
HighBHA is classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans based on animal studies showing forestomach tumors in rodents at hi...
Cardiac Arrest
HighCardiac arrest involves the sudden stop of heart function, resulting in loss of consciousness and breathing. It's a rare...
Cardiac Arrhythmias
HighCardiac arrhythmias are irregular heartbeats that can range from mild palpitations to life-threatening cardiac arrest. T...
Cardiovascular issues, including arrhythmias and heart attacks, can occur, especially when combined with stimulants or i...
Carotenodermia
LowCarotenodermia is a harmless skin condition causing yellow-orange discoloration due to high carotenoid levels. It usuall...
Urine may change to an orange or reddish color. This is usually harmless but should be distinguished from blood in the u...
Chemical Sensitivity
MediumChemical sensitivity, or multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), can cause adverse reactions to flavors due to their chemic...
Chest Pain
LowTransient chest discomfort or pressure, usually mild and short-lived. While generally not serious when linked to externa...
Clotting Interactions
MediumClotting interactions can lead to either increased blood clot formation (thrombosis) or impaired clotting, potentially c...