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… Carbidopa/Levodopa Gel - Intestinal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects … little of a naturally occurring substance (dopamine) in the brain. Levodopa changes into dopamine in the brain, helping to control movement. Carbidopa prevents the …
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… is not common, so diagnosis can be hard. There's no one test to diagnose CRPS. Your doctor will ask about your … the reflection of your limb that is not painful makes your brain think it is looking at your painful limb. When you … limb in the mirror and you move it without pain, your brain "sees" painless movement in your painful limb. …
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… work as they should, the eyes may become misaligned and the brain may not be able to merge what one eye sees with what … or blood vessel damage. Loss of vision, an eye tumour or a brain tumour, Graves' disease , stroke, and various muscle … under what circumstances the abnormal turn occurs. These tests will also help the doctor find out if the child has …
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… virus. It can cause encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain, which can lead to seizures, deafness, or brain damage. One out of every 3,000 people with measles may … immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and throat swab or urine sample will be collected to …
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… Can this kind of cancer be inherited? Should I have genetic testing? Where can I get more information about my type of … centre or doctor's office. What can you do to get your test results? Waiting for a test result that could change your life may be one of the …
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… This causes the nerve to send incorrect signals to the brain that the body is moving. But your other senses (such … of your vertigo is not clear, your doctor may do other tests. These may include a hearing test (audiometry), a test … This causes the nerve to send incorrect signals to the brain that the body is moving. But your other senses (such …
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… ARDS is life-threatening, because it keeps organs like the brain and kidneys from getting the oxygen they need to work. … ARDS based on a medical and physical examination and other tests. An arterial blood gas test may be done to check … ARDS is life-threatening, because it keeps organs like the brain and kidneys from getting the oxygen they need to work. …
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… disease before 2004 or The disease was confirmed by a lab test It is important to keep a record of all immunizations … pneumonia (lung infection), encephalitis (swelling of the brain), and bacterial infections of the skin. Encephalitis can lead to seizures, deafness or brain damage. About 1 in 3,000 adults will die from the …
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… artery on each side of the neck. They supply blood to the brain. Fatty buildup can narrow these arteries. This buildup … are narrowed, it can make it hard for blood to flow to the brain. This buildup also raises your risk of stroke. This … chance for a longer, healthier life. You will have regular tests to check blood flow in your carotid arteries. Why It …
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… language. The nervous system is divided into two parts: The brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). The nerve … neuropathies. Infections. These may cause swelling in the: Brain ( encephalitis or abscesses ). Membrane surrounding … the sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you now have in …