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… Squamous Cell Skin Cancer On this page: Health Tools … Overview Self-Care What is squamous cell skin cancer? Squamous cell skin cancer is a common type … develop from an early form of skin cancer called Bowen's disease . If a squamous cell skin cancer is not treated, or …
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… Hirschsprung Disease On this page: … disease is a birth defect that affects the nerve cells in the large intestine (colon). These nerve cells control the muscles that normally push food and waste …
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… Parkinson's Disease On this page: Cause Symptoms What … Parkinson's disease is a problem with certain nerve cells in the brain that control movement. The disease … to see how well your nerves are working. There are no blood tests that can diagnose Parkinson's. But you might …
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… Peyronie's Disease On this page: Conditions Basics … is erect, your doctor will likely ask that you use your cell phone to take a photo of your erect penis. Or your … Doppler flow studies, which use sound waves to monitor blood-flow patterns. How is Peyronie's disease treated? …
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… Cell-Free DNA Test On this page: Test Overview Health Tools … number of chromosomes . It also can reveal the sex and blood type of the fetus. This is a blood test for the mother. The test can be done as early as …
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… Alzheimer's Disease On this page: Health Tools Cause … called neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters allow nerve cells in the brain to communicate properly. What are the … that show how well you can do daily tasks. You may get blood tests and tests that look at your brain. How is …
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… Potassium (K) in Blood Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … water (the amount of fluid inside and outside the body's cells) and electrolyte balance of the body. Potassium is … malnutrition, vomiting, diarrhea and certain kidney diseases, such as Bartter's syndrome. Bartter's syndrome is …
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… Addison's Disease On this page: Conditions Basics … the body hold on to the salt it needs, and it keeps your blood pressure steady. Normally, the level of these hormones … may occur that can lead to death because of a steep drop in blood pressure. What causes it? Addison's disease can occur: …
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… Kawasaki Disease On this page: … disease is a rare childhood illness that affects the blood vessels. The symptoms can be severe for several days. … disease can harm the coronary arteries, which carry blood to the heart muscle. Most children who are treated …
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… Lyme Disease On this page: Prevention Symptoms … out if you've been around infected ticks. You may have a blood test to see if you have certain antibodies in your blood. How is Lyme disease treated? Lyme disease is treated …
