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… Fitz-Hugh–Curtis Syndrome On this page: Overview Overview Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome occurs when pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) … around it. It causes pain in the upper right belly. This syndrome happens when bacteria enter the abdominal cavity …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … is usually caused by a virus. It can last for 2 to 4 weeks. Symptoms often start to clear up on their own in 10 to 14 …
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… Down Syndrome: Grooming and Hygiene On this page: Overview … Overview As your child with Down syndrome enters puberty, grooming and hygiene become … nails and scheduling regular haircuts. Help your child shave as often as is needed. For girls, this may mean shaving …
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… caused by nerve damage from glaucoma. Regular perimetry tests can be used to see if treatment for glaucoma is … caused by nerve damage from glaucoma. Regular perimetry tests can be used to see if treatment for glaucoma is …
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… if your child: Feels sad, guilty, or hopeless. Is in an irritable mood much of the time. Has lost interest in … about death or feeling suicidal. But younger children may have more physical symptoms, like stomach aches. This is … Information Depression in Children and Teens Depression: Should My Child Take Medicine to Treat Depression? …
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… Endometriosis: Should I Use Hormone Therapy? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to … It also may grow on the outside surface of the uterus, the bowels, or other organs in the belly. These growths are …
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… Lab Tests for Fibromyalgia On this page: Overview Related … that can confirm a diagnosis of fibromyalgia . But you may have lab tests to rule out other diseases. Or these tests … you may have another muscle or joint disease based on your symptoms, history, and physical examination, your doctor may …
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… Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) On this page: Condition … lung problems like pneumonia. Experts believe MERS may have first developed in animals, because the virus has been … around a person who has MERS. Your doctor may order several tests to find out the cause of your symptoms. A blood …
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… Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) On this page: Overview Latest Information … This virus is known as SARS-CoV. Experts believe SARS may have first developed in animals because the virus has been … around a person who has SARS. Your doctor may order several tests to find out the cause of your symptoms. A chest X-ray …
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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 … tissue by inserting a needle into your chest between two ribs or by using bronchoscopy. Thoracentesis. This test …
