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Medical tests
… you. Your doctor may recommend this testing if: You have a disease that can affect the brain, such as: Alzheimer's disease or other dementia. Stroke. Multiple sclerosis. Brain tumour. Parkinson's disease. Epilepsy. AIDS. You have an injury that may have …
Medical tests
… kidneys are working normally. To find out if your kidney disease is changing. To see how well the kidneys work in … levels. This causes a high BUN-to-creatinine ratio. Kidney disease or blocked urine flow from your kidney causes both … can be caused by: Serious kidney damage or chronic kidney disease. Kidney damage can be caused by a life-threatening …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … who will be travelling to countries where there is measles disease or are known to have been in contact with someone … people born before 1970 will have had measles and mumps disease when they were younger (before vaccination was …
Medications
… for long-term treatment in people with a certain inherited disease (Fabry disease). In Fabry disease, a certain enzyme in your body (alpha-galactosidase) …
Health topics
… with such conditions as multiple sclerosis , Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, ALS , and dementia . Normally, the "feel" and … Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Parkinson's Disease Stroke Current as of: August 25, 2022 …
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… the day-to-day functioning of a person who has Alzheimer's disease by asking questions and observing the person. This … but they usually do not point to the cause. Alzheimer's disease is only one of several possible causes of functional impairment. Alzheimer's Disease Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: …
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… Procedures Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin) Cradle Cap Crohn's Disease: Problems Outside the Digestive Tract Cryosurgery … (Triggers) That May Cause a Flare-Up of Rosacea Fifth Disease Filler Injections Fire Ant Stings First Aid for … Treatment Hair Transplant Surgery Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease Head Lice Heat Rash Heavy Sweating Henna Tattoos …
Medical tests
… (SGPT). ALT is measured to see if the liver is damaged or diseased. Low levels of ALT are normally found in the blood. But when the liver is damaged or diseased, it releases ALT into the bloodstream, which makes … Why It Is Done The ALT test is done to: Identify liver disease, such as cirrhosis and hepatitis, caused by alcohol, …
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… infection of the pelvic organs such as pelvic inflammatory disease . Do not have endometriosis . Have not just had a … or pelvic surgery or who have heart or respiratory diseases. A mini-lap may not be appropriate for women who are very overweight or who have a history of disease affecting the fallopian tubes, such as endometriosis …
Medical tests
… this protein before treatment. Another condition or disease is present, such as cirrhosis , hepatitis , diverticulitis , inflammatory bowel disease , peptic ulcer disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) , …
