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… Total Incontinence On this page: Overview Overview Total incontinence is the continuous and total loss of urinary control. It means that you are always …
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… Eating Protein On this page: Overview Overview Protein is one of the major nutrients. It provides the body with energy (calories). Your body needs protein to build and repair cells. It is also part of …
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… Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) On this page: Treatment … your digestive system isn't able to process foods. Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) gives you liquid nutrition … (catheter) inserted into a vein. These nutrients include protein, carbohydrate, and fats. The nutrients go directly …
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… Total Hip Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview … Works Risks Surgery Overview Total hip replacement is a step-by-step surgery to replace … Learn more Using Cold and Heat Therapies Why It Is Done Total hip replacement surgery is usually done when hip pain …
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… Cow's Milk Protein Allergy in Babies On this page: Overview Related … or eat dairy products and are breastfeeding, the cow's milk protein is passed to your baby. Cow's milk protein is also an ingredient in most infant formulas. Some …
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… High-Protein Foods for Wound Healing On this page: Overview … Overview Your body needs protein to help build and repair muscle, skin, and other body tissues. Getting enough protein also helps your body fight infection, balance body …
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… Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, and Blood Sugar On this page: Overview … body uses three main nutrients to function— carbohydrate , protein , and fat . Carbohydrate is the nutrient that most affects your blood sugar. Protein and fat do not raise blood sugar as much as …
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… Using a Home Test Kit for Protein in Urine On this page: Overview … Overview Your doctor may have you check the amount of protein in your urine at home. Increased protein is a sign that your kidneys are being damaged. To …
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… Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Deciding About Total Joint Replacement On this page: Overview Related … arthritis (JIA), your child's doctors may recommend a total joint replacement. As you and the doctors work through … lose some of their growth potential in height and size if total joint replacement affects nearby growth areas in the …
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… Blood Count (CBC) Coombs Test C-Peptide Test C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test D-Dimer Test Ferritin Test Fetal Blood … Medicine Levels in Blood Test Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Serum Osmolality Test Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPEP) Test Sickle Cell Test Tissue Type Test Total Serum Protein Test Toxicology Tests Uric Acid in Blood …
