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… Mitochondrial Diseases On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What are mitochondrial diseases? Mitochondrial (say "my-tuh-KAWN-dree-uhl") … your doctor will do a physical examination and medical tests. Your doctor will ask questions about you and your …
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… Diseases and Conditions We have compiled helpful tools and topics you can use to learn about diseases and conditions that concern you. In this section … make decisions, figure out what actions to take, and what tests you may need to have. Allergies Asthma Back and Neck …
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… Infectious diseases Last updated March 1, 2024 Infectious diseases can be transmitted from person to person. They can … fungi, viruses, or parasites. Learn more about infectious diseases in this section. Respiratory illnesses Middle East …
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… Infertility Tests On this page: Overview Health Tools Overview What are infertility tests? Infertility tests are done to help find out why a woman cannot become …
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… Medical tests Overview When you or someone in your care needs a medical test, you may have some questions. Should I have the test? Am I allowed to eat or drink before the test? Is there …
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… Perimetry Test (Visual Field Testing) for Glaucoma On this page: … of vision loss. This may mean a certain type of eye disease is present. It is very useful in finding early … of vision loss. This may mean a certain type of eye disease is present. It is very useful in finding early …
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… Mad Cow Disease and Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease On this page: What … proteins are found in the brain, spinal cord, and small intestine. There is no proof that prions are found in muscle …
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… Tay-Sachs Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is Tay-Sachs disease? Tay-Sachs is a rare disease that is passed down … your doctor will do a physical examination and a blood test to check the level of an enzyme called Hex A. A genetic …
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… Paget's Disease of Bone On this page: What is Paget's disease of bone? Paget's disease is a problem of abnormal … such as hip or back pain. An abnormal X-ray or blood test may lead the doctor to discover this disease. To …
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… Chronic Kidney Disease On this page: Health Tools Cause … What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery … What is chronic kidney disease? Chronic kidney disease means your kidneys have not …
