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… Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why … Stem cell transplant is a possible cure for sickle cell disease . It's usually considered only for children younger … 6 to 12 months, you'll see your doctor and have your blood tested often. You may get blood transfusions until you can …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Exercising for a Healthy Heart Actionset Overview When you have heart disease, regular physical activity is very important for … an exercise program. Here's how you get started. Get any tests you need. Have a thorough physical examination before …
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… Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? Decision Point You may … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 … options Have surgery to relieve symptoms of Dupuytren's disease. Try other treatments instead, such as finger …
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… Crohn's Disease: Problems Outside the Digestive Tract On this page: … Overview Sometimes symptoms of Crohn's disease can develop outside the digestive tract in other … suggest that the immune system is involved in Crohn's disease. Systemic symptoms can include: footnote 1 Joint …
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… Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Cancer Risk On this page: Overview Overview Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increases the risk of colon cancer. The amount … colitis or Crohn's disease of the colon), how much of the intestine is involved, and how long you have had IBD. Related …
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… Celiac Disease: Eating a Gluten-Free Diet Actionset Overview Celiac disease (or celiac sprue) is a problem with digesting … starts when the body's immune system attacks the small intestine when gluten is eaten. The immune system is supposed …
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… Check-ups and tests in the second trimester Last updated August 10, 2013 … unless you need extra care. You may also have a variety of tests and check-ups. Prenatal genetic screening blood tests and/or special ultrasounds (optional): Detects chances …
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… Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want … you can talk to your doctor about them. Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … is for people who have symptoms from peripheral arterial disease, such as leg pain when they exercise. This decision …
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… Check-ups and tests in the first trimester Last updated September 19, 2024 … . What to expect You can also expect to undergo a series of tests and check-ups, such as: Pregnancy test Detailed medical history including lifestyle factors, …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Helping a Loved One On this page: Getting Started … a family member or other loved one who has coronary artery disease, you may want to know what you can do to help. Your … Help keep track of medicines. People with heart disease typically take a few medicines each day. Make sure …
