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Medical tests
… at this tissue under a microscope. He or she checks it for infection or other liver problems. Percutaneous (say "per-kew-TAY-nee-us") means … health products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if …
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… may think that everyone else sees the same way. Vision problems often have a family history. If you know of vision … needing distance vision Trouble focusing or making eye contact Difficulty following objects or people Poor … and adults. To protect eyes, sunglasses should: Have large lenses and a wraparound design, fully covering the eyes Fit …
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… who has been trained to help others with the same type of problems. Because they know what you have gone through, they … for suggestions. Ask your religious leader. You can contact churches, mosques, synagogues, or other religious groups. Ask your family and friends. Contact a city, provincial, or national group for back pain …
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… with the hepatitis C virus will develop long-term (chronic) infection. Some people who have chronic hepatitis C will go … 20 years or more. Certain factors may affect how quickly problems such as cirrhosis or liver cancer develop. The way … 20 years or more. Certain factors may affect how quickly problems such as cirrhosis or liver cancer develop. The way …
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… after urination (post-void residual urine). A urinary tract infection (UTI) . But repeated urinary tract infections can also be caused by long-term inflammation or infection in the prostate (chronic prostatitis). Other …
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… children) Developmental dysplasia of the hip Developmental problems: Testing Gastroesophageal reflux in babies and … (neonatal abstinence syndrome) Group B streptococcal infections in newborns Congenital anomalies A congenital … tear ducts Cataracts in children Screening for hearing problems Ear infection: Should I give my child …
Medications
… disease may be more likely to occur in people with kidney problems and in people with serious blood diseases. Liver … can worsen anemia, decrease your body's ability to fight an infection, or cause easy bruising/bleeding. Tell your doctor … side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your …
Medications
… disease may be more likely to occur in people with kidney problems and in people with serious blood diseases. Liver … can worsen anemia, decrease your body's ability to fight an infection, or cause easy bruising/bleeding. Tell your doctor … side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your …
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… amount and type of antibodies you have shows whether your infection is recent or occurred in the past. More than one … if a: Pregnant woman has antibodies from a toxoplasmosis infection. Baby has toxoplasmosis. Person with a weakened … who has HIV , has a chance of getting a toxoplasmosis infection. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing you …
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… This type of nerve damage can lead to serious foot problems. The damage usually gets worse slowly, over months … pain, especially in your feet. This can lead to serious infections if sores and other problems aren't treated. Other symptoms may include problems …
