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… Heart Tests: When Do You Need Them? On this page: Health Tools Heart tests can help your doctor find out if you are at risk for a … problem, and what treatment you need. There are many heart tests. Most are non-invasive, which means that your doctor …
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… Nerve Function Tests for Evaluating Low Back Problems On this page: … messages back and forth from your low back and legs. By testing how well your muscles, reflexes, and sense of … can also tell which nerve root is involved. Muscle strength tests Muscle strength tests can detect muscle weakness, …
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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? Decision Point You may want to … about them. Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options … Your doctor or the orthopedic surgeon may suggest other tests such as an MRI or arthroscopy. If your pain is very …
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… Should I Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Test? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … Should I Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 … 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have the DXA test to find out whether you need treatment for …
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… tract. It can also enter through the eyes, nose or mouth. Vaccination  is still available to close contacts and those … If you are exposed to mpox If you become ill If you test positive for mpox Vaccination against mpox How it … This prevents illness or severe outcomes. This is called Post-Exposure Prophylaxis. For more information about who is …
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… Perfringens Fructose or Sorbitol Intolerance Fulminant Hepatitis Fundoplication Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux … Cancer Hepatitis B Treatment Recommendations Hepatitis B: Post-Vaccination Test for Immunity Hepatitis C Hepatitis C in …
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… body. If the diagnosis isn't clear, your doctor may order tests on cells from a blister. If your doctor thinks that … may leave scars. Some people get no rash at all. Sometimes post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) develops. Symptoms can include … will have other problems from shingles. These can include: Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN). This is pain that does not go …
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… Are you wondering if you should have a cholesterol test? We can help. Get the information you need in topics … Skin When You Have Diabetes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Safe Posture and Movements Cervical Cancer Screening Cervical … Back Prostate Cancer Screening Protect Yourself From Hepatitis A When Travelling Protecting Your Child From …
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… Tools Cause Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care … use of alcohol can cause cirrhosis. So can chronic viral hepatitis . Other causes include autoimmune diseases , non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) , blocked bile ducts in the liver, and …
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… do a complete physical examination. You may also have some tests. This will provide information that can be used to … or genetic conditions . Your general health. This includes vaccinations, surgeries, and serious illnesses you have had. … You may have tests to look for other conditions, such as: Hepatitis B infection. If you are infected, your baby will …