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… most often in the summer. Diagnosing marine toxin poisoning Your doctor will do a medical history and a physical … dehydration, drink plenty of fluids. Choose water and other clear liquids until you feel better. You can take … found in tropical reef fish (such as barracuda) that kill other fish. But it may be found in grouper, sea bass, …
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… by liver damage. The ALT test is often done along with other tests that check for liver damage, including aspartate … track of the effects of cholesterol-lowering medicines and other medicines that can damage the liver. How To Prepare … Results Each lab has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for …
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… that all of them: Usually involve the attachments between your low back and the pelvis (sacroiliac joint). Affect … spondylitis, are more likely to run in families than other forms of rheumatic disease, such as lupus or … in the spine fuse together, causing severe back stiffness. Other areas (such as the hips, chest wall, and heels) may …
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… depends on the STI. Some STIs can go away with treatment. Other STIs can be treated to relieve symptoms. But treatment … If you think that you have been exposed to an STI, go see your doctor right away. This will help prevent serious … And it can reduce the risk of spreading the infection to others. Sexually Transmitted Infections …
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… are based on what the cells look like under a microscope. Your treatment will depend on which type of thyroid cancer … isn't very common. One type occurs mostly in adults. The other type is inherited and often develops during early … cancer that grows rapidly and is almost always fatal. Other cancers that can start in the thyroid include lymphoma …
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… no recovery time, and are not as complicated as many other cosmetic procedures for the face. Botulinum toxin is … injected into a muscle, it blocks nerve signals that tell your muscles to contract. The effect is that it temporarily … 65. Botox injections also are frequently used to reduce other wrinkles on the face and neck, such as crow's feet, …
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… the lower chamber of the heart back into the upper chamber. Your heart has to work harder to pump this extra blood. … shape is not normal. Secondary regurgitation happens when another heart problem affects the heart muscle, typically in … heart, you'll likely have an echocardiogram. You may have other tests to help your doctor see how well your heart is …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … B virus. Hepatitis B vaccine does not protect you from other virus infections (such as HIV virus which causes AIDS; … C or hepatitis E; HPV virus which causes genital warts and other problems). The vaccine is recommended for people of …
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… tracer liquid is put into a vein (intravenous, or IV ) in your arm. The tracer moves through your body, where much of … See how advanced a cancer is and whether it has spread to another area of the body (metastasized). It is often necessary … See how advanced a cancer is and whether it has spread to another area of the body (metastasized). It is often necessary …
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… (energy drinks) are advertised as being able to boost your energy and make you feel more alert. Common brands … a combination of vitamins and minerals. Sometimes herbs and other substances are added. They come in a variety of … energy drinks can be as high, or higher, as the amount in other sugary drinks such as soft drinks. Many energy drinks …