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Medical tests
… expiratory volume at 1 second (FEV1). If you have a lung disease, such as asthma, your doctor may test your peak … how well your lungs are working if you have a long-term (chronic) lung disease, such as asthma. Guide the treatment … measure your response to medical treatment for a long-term (chronic) lung disease, such as asthma . Peak flows are …
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… stop using the joint normally because of pain, injury, or a chronic health condition, such as diabetes or a stroke. Any … women) than in men. Most often in people with chronic diseases. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor may …
Medical tests
… the liver and in bone with some made in the intestines and kidneys . It also is made by the placenta of a pregnant … conditions include rapid bone growth (during puberty), bone disease (such as Paget's disease or cancer that has spread … levels. Heart failure , heart attack, mononucleosis , or kidney cancer can raise ALP levels. A serious infection that …
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… cause symptoms. High calcium levels in the urine can cause kidney stones. Why It Is Done A urine calcium test is done to: See whether a kidney stone has developed because of high amounts of … find certain conditions, such as hyperparathyroidism , bone diseases, or pancreatitis . How To Prepare You may be asked …
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… the body. This condition is called autoimmune hemolytic anemia . Why It Is Done The cold agglutinins test may be … cold agglutinin levels are causing autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Find pneumonia caused by mycoplasma. Over half of … the body. This condition is called autoimmune hemolytic anemia . Why It Is Done The cold agglutinins test may be …
Medications
… cancers (such as mantle cell or marginal zone lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma, … after a stem cell transplant (chronic graft versus host disease). It works by weakening your body's defense system … symptoms such as: low back/side pain (flank pain) signs of kidney problems (such as painful urination, pink/bloody …
Medications
… has rarely caused very serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Tell your doctor right away if you develop symptoms … your medical history, especially of: liver disease kidney disease heart disease (such as heart failure, … artery disease, heart valve disease) lung disease (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) decreased or no …
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… throughout the body. These problems include coronary artery disease , peripheral artery disease , heart attack , and stroke . Vision loss and kidney disease. Arteries also carry blood and oxygen to … more Acupuncture Biofeedback Meditation Chronic Kidney Disease Complementary Medicine Coronary …
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… inhaled steroid medicines for conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These medicines include beclomethasone and … inhaled steroid medicines for conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). These …
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… questions about your health and your family history of diseases. And you'll be asked to sign a consent form to have … to replace the ones you donated. In rare cases, temporary anemia and low platelet counts may occur after a person … to replace the ones you donated. In rare cases, temporary anemia and low platelet counts may occur after a person …
