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… suspected, your doctor will do tests. An ultrasound may be used to rule out other possible causes of a testicle problem. Blood or … is one of the most curable forms of cancer, especially during its early stages. If you have symptoms, see a doctor …
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… nerve that controls muscles on one side of the face causes that side of your face to droop . The nerve damage may … If the cause of your symptoms is not clear, you may need other tests, such as blood tests, an MRI , or a CT scan . … ("artificial tears") or ointment. You may want to use drops during the day and ointment at night while you sleep. Ask …
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… the skin, alone or in groups. Most people get a few moles during their first 20 years of life. They are usually brown … or flesh-coloured. Most moles are harmless and do not cause pain or other symptoms, unless you rub them or they bump against …
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… yourself now and then. But you should not hold onto them during exercise. It's better to swing your arms as you walk or jog and to use the handrails only when you need them. Stationary … they require coordination. They may tire you sooner than other machines because they use muscles in both the upper …
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… with diabetes can't recognize symptoms of low blood sugar. Others can, but not every time. To be safe, parents need to … nervous, shaky, and weak. Extreme hunger and slight nausea. Dizziness and headache. Blurred vision. Fast … in the morning with a headache if your blood sugar was low during the night. Hypoglycemic unawareness Hypoglycemic …
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… a weak spot or hole in your baby's stomach muscles. This causes a bulge near or in the belly button, or navel. It may … without treatment. What causes it? The ring of muscle and other tissue that forms where blood vessels in the umbilical … child sits or stands upright or strains stomach muscles during normal activities such as crying, coughing, or having …
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… How Diabetes Causes Foot Problems On this page: Overview Related … The longer you have the disease, the greater your risk. Other complications due to diabetes (small blood vessel … toes. Change socks daily. Have your doctor check your feet during each visit. Diabetic Neuropathy …
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… Works Risks Treatment Overview Radiation therapy uses radiation, such as X-rays, to destroy cancer cells. The … combines brachytherapy with low-dose external radiation. In other cases, treatment that combines surgery with external … over the course of several years. Some side effects start during treatment and go away when it's finished. Others …
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… are five common types of marine toxins, and they all cause different symptoms. Food poisoning through marine toxins … dehydration, drink plenty of fluids. Choose water and other clear liquids until you feel better. You can take … and not enough of the important electrolytes that are lost during diarrhea. These kinds of drinks should not be used to …
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… and sounds. Expressive language. This is the ability to use speech and gestures to communicate meaning. A child's … around age 3 through age 5. Receptive language skills during this period become more sophisticated. A child learns … jumping rope." Usually can carry on a conversation with another person. Often call people (or objects) by their …