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… influenza. Reye syndrome causes swelling of the liver and brain, and can be fatal. How can I prevent reye syndrome? … Reye syndrome can be misdiagnosed as swelling of the brain (encephalitis) or swelling of the lining of the brain (meningitis), diabetes, drug overdose, poisoning, …
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… gradual wasting away of nerve cells (motor neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. These nerve cells control the muscles … ask about your symptoms and past health. You'll also have tests that show how your muscles and nerves are working. … imaging (MRI) , which can show problems or injury in the brain. Nerve conduction studies to test nerve function. If …
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… heel is pricked to draw blood for newborn screening tests. Bleeding that goes on for a long time after a baby is circumcised. Bleeding in the scalp or brain after a difficult delivery or after special devices … time after a baby is circumcised. Bleeding in the scalp or brain after a difficult delivery or after special devices …
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… runs along each side of the neck. They supply blood to your brain. When plaque builds up in either one, it can limit blood flow to your brain. The plaque also raises your risk of stroke. This … This may be for at least 2 weeks. You will have regular tests to check blood flow in your carotid arteries. Why It …
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… other treatment options are available? Do I need a medical test or X-ray? Yes ___ No ___ If yes, fill in the following information. What is the name of the test? Will the test results change the treatment? If yes, explain: How do I …
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… What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Related … the baby may have complications, such as bleeding in the brain or chronic lung disease. The earlier a baby is born, … to help prevent some problems that affect your baby's brain, such as cerebral palsy. Certain tocolytic medicines …
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… the lungs, including: Long-term health problems, such as brain, liver, kidney, blood, or bone marrow damage, can … are often not detected with urine or blood drug screening tests, because they have usually been eliminated from the … the lungs, including: Long-term health problems, such as brain, liver, kidney, blood, or bone marrow damage, can …
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… body. It can cause serious heart, bone, lung, blood, and brain problems. What causes it? Diabetes and high blood … How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do regular blood tests to check on how you're doing. The tests help your … body. It can cause serious heart, bone, lung, blood, and brain problems. What causes it? Diabetes and high blood …
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… that runs through the spinal canal from the base of the brain to the lower back. These nerves allow us to feel, to … stenosis is suspected, your doctor will recommend imaging tests of your neck and back to confirm the diagnosis and to … that runs through the spinal canal from the base of the brain to the lower back. These nerves allow us to feel, to …
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… Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call Exams and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Surgery Related … detect light entering the eye and send nerve signals to the brain about what the eye sees. Because cataracts block this … prevents light from entering a child's eye, the area of the brain used for sight does not develop the right way. Unless …
