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… Tests on the fluid surrounding the spinal cord Brain images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical … becomes confined to bed and must be fed by a tube. Is CJD related to variant CJD (vCJD)? CJD and vCJD are not the same … are similar, although vCJD usually occurs before the age of 30. vCJD is sometimes called human mad cow disease, …
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… Ulcerative Colitis On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Related Information What is … of the colon and rectum. This risk is higher than average if you have had ulcerative colitis for 8 years or …
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… Urinary Incontinence in Men On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … Prevention Self-Care Medicines Surgery Other Treatment Related Information Condition Overview What is … may leak out. If the muscles around the urethra are damaged or weak, urine can leak out even if you don't have a …
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… Uterine Fibroids On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … Medicines Surgery Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) Related Information What are uterine … Your Risk Your risk for uterine fibroids increases as you age, especially from your 30s and 40s through menopause. But …
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… Placenta Previa On this page: Related Information What is placenta … delivery) . Have had five or more pregnancies. Are age 35 or older. Have had placenta previa before. Risk …
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… Thyroid Hormone Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview Thyroid testing Thyroid … Your doctor will also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the …
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… Metabolic Syndrome On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is … obesity. This means having too much fat around your waist. Age. Your chances of developing metabolic syndrome increase …
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… Sodium (Na) in Urine Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview A test for sodium in the … Your doctor will also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the …
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… Sleep and Your Health On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Everyone knows that sleep is … sleep. There are also steps you can take on your own to manage your stress . To help you fall asleep, you may need to …
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… Spina Bifida On this page: Related Information What is spina bifida? … push out of the spinal canal, and the nerves are often damaged. You may see a bulge in the skin. In some babies, the …
