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… knee bones or how they are aligned. You are more likely to have patellar tracking disorder if you have any of the above problems and you are overweight, run, … repeated jumping, knee bending, or squatting. What are the symptoms? If you have a patellar tracking problem, you may …
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… test or a hemoglobin A1c test. The A1c test is one of the tests used to diagnose prediabetes and diabetes. If you have diabetes, this test is done to check how well your … and diagnosis of diabetes, prediabetes and metabolic syndrome. Canadian Journal of Diabetes , 42(Suppl 1): …
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… Thoughts or Threats On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related … way to solve their problems and end their pain. People who have suicidal thoughts may not seek help because they feel … occur. With treatment, you can feel better. Many people have fleeting thoughts of death. These are less of a problem …
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… to this virus. If the test is positive (which means you have been exposed), then an HCV RNA blood test is done. This … food or drink, or casual contact like hugging. What are the symptoms? Most people who have hepatitis C don't have … to all your prenatal visits. Your doctor or midwife will do tests to make sure that you are healthy and that your baby …
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… Nail Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related … has caught a nail on something, causing it to rip. Or they have smashed a finger in a door, leaving blood under the … brittle, or dark nails are more common in older adults who have poor circulation. Ingrown nails . These are often …
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… site towards the trunk of the body is more serious. If you have this symptom, call your doctor. Removing the catheter … when the vein becomes irritated usually relieves the symptoms. IV sites usually heal without any problems and do … Report your symptoms to your doctor if the symptoms have not improved after home treatment. …
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… Anxiety On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related … energy, and motivation. If anxiety is severe, you may have feelings of helplessness, confusion, and extreme worry … in the back, neck, jaw, or upper belly, or in one or both shoulders or arms. Light-headedness or sudden weakness. A …
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… Dehydration On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related … by the time you become severely dehydrated , you no longer have enough fluid in your body to get blood to your organs. … in babies and small children Babies and small children have a greater chance of becoming dehydrated . That's …
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… and ask you questions about your symptoms, foods you have recently eaten, and your work and home environments. A stool culture and blood tests may be done to confirm the diagnosis. How is C. … that are lost during diarrhea. These kinds of drinks should not be used to rehydrate. When you feel like eating …
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… Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related … the affected leg. A baby in pain may cry, be fussy, and have other signs of pain. Hip problems may be present at … pelvis. The hip joint is tighter and more stable than the shoulder joint, but it doesn't move as freely. The hip joint …