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… Lab Tests for Fibromyalgia On this page: Overview Related … tests that can confirm a diagnosis of fibromyalgia . But you may have lab tests to rule out other diseases. Or these … these other conditions is important, because they may need different treatment. If your doctor thinks that you may …
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… Drinking More Than You Want To? On this page: Overview Overview … day, it's common for people to reach for a drink to help them relax. After all, it's called "happy hour," right? But … sometimes one drink leads to another … and another. Have you found yourself drinking more lately? Do you wonder if …
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Heart Failure Daily Action Plan Actionset Overview A heart failure action plan gives you an easy way to check your symptoms and see changes. The plan also tells you when you need to get help. Your doctor may give you a plan, …
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you've had more than one partner in the past year. Some STI tests are recommended for people who are pregnant whether or … problems. For example, if a pregnant person has an STI when during birth, the newborn may have the disease. If your … Syphilis can cause problems with pregnancy, nerve and heart problems, and death. Gonorrhea can increase the risk …
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Heart Failure: Less Common Symptoms On this page: Overview … because they often result from more severe heart failure, when the body can no longer compensate properly for the … tables is a more detailed explanation of each symptom. Tell your doctor if you experience any of these less common …
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Tests for Lung Infections On this page: Overview Related … Blood tests or cultures. Blood tests may help tell if you have antibodies to a specific organism that can cause … fibrosis). Your doctor obtains lung tissue by inserting a needle into your chest between two ribs or by using …
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… Genetic testing for medicines means that a person has tests to see if a certain medicine might work well for them … is called pharmacogenomics testing. These tests look at how your genes affect how you respond to a medicine. Genes hold … how much of a medicine you should take. Some people may need a larger or smaller dose, based on the results of their …
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… is a medicine to prevent blood clots, which can cause heart attacks and strokes. It may be prescribed after a heart attack, after angioplasty , and for people who have … a heart attack or a stroke. A genetic test might be used if your doctor thinks that your body is not using clopidogrel …
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… Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview Related … right for everyone, because it can cause serious bleeding. You and your doctor can decide if aspirin is a good choice … oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle or part of the brain. When taken daily after having a heart attack or stroke, …
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… Get Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … HIV if you have a high risk of infection. footnote 1 HIV tests are also recommended for all pregnant women. You may … tested? Getting tested can help find an infection early or when you have no symptoms. This is important so that: You