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… cause serious problems in some cases. So a molar pregnancy should be treated right away. Treatment will make sure that … the molar growth. Any fetal tissue that forms is likely to have severe defects. Sometimes a pregnancy that seems to be … pregnancy. After treatment, you will have regular blood tests to look for signs of trophoblastic disease . These …
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… lining. Low levels of iron or vitamin B12. What are the symptoms? Gastritis can make you feel sick to your stomach. … or bloating in the upper part of the belly. You may also have nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Gastritis may cause only … you drink. Or you may need to avoid foods and drinks that have caffeine. They increase stomach acid. If gastritis …
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… Snake and Lizard Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related … (venomous) snake or lizard requires emergency care. If you have been bitten by a snake or lizard that you know or think … size, and health of the person who was bitten. If you don't have symptoms within 8 to 12 hours, it may be that no venom …
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… done to check for a urinary tract infection . You may also have a blood test or other tests. An ultrasound may be done to look for the cause of … by a sexually transmitted infection, your sex partner should also be evaluated and treated for a possible …
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… Or it may affect how well your kidneys work. Then you may have symptoms of kidney disease, such as shortness of breath … that you have renal artery stenosis. These include blood tests that show that your kidneys don't work as well as they should. Or maybe you were diagnosed with high blood pressure …
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… by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Over 100 types of HPV have been found. Some types cause genital warts. Types 6 and … activities. You can spread the virus even if you don't have symptoms. What are the symptoms? Genital warts can be … aged 9 to 26. For best protection from the vaccine, it should be given before someone becomes sexually active. To …
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… What is flat head syndrome? Flat head syndrome means that a baby's head is … infant death syndrome (SIDS) . Lots of time spent in cribs, car seats, carriers, or other seats may lead to a … The doctor will check to make sure that your baby doesn't have some other condition that affects the shape of the …
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… ammonia levels are a sign of encephalopathy. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of encephalopathy may include: … risk? Encephalopathy is most likely to occur in people who have high blood pressure in the portal vein system ( portal hypertension ). But it may also occur in people who have severe acute liver damage but do not have portal …
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… it comes on quickly and lasts no more than 2 weeks. Chronic symptoms are those that last 2 weeks or longer. Check with … lumps and check your nose, mouth, ears, and throat. If you have voice problems and hoarseness that don't have an obvious cause and that last longer than 2 weeks, …
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… Arm Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related … plate. It needs to be checked by a doctor. Older adults have a greater chance for injuries and broken bones. That's … ). Pressure on nerves in the arm, such as carpal tunnel syndrome . Treatment Treatment for an arm injury may include …