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… brain/nervous system disorders (such as seizures, head injury) history of Guillain-Barre syndrome There is a small … Notes Even if your child has already had any of the diseases that this vaccine prevents, your child may not be protected from getting those diseases again. Your child should still receive this vaccine …
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… levels, such as hyperthyroidism or some types of kidney diseases. Total testosterone levels vary throughout the day. … problem with the testicles, such as slow development of, an injury to, or a lack of testicles. It can also be caused … level in men can also be caused by certain inherited diseases (such as Klinefelter syndrome or Down syndrome), …
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… is a nuclear scan that is done to look at these organs for disease. During a liver and spleen scan, a radioactive … and spleen scan is done to: Help find cysts, abscesses, and diseases of the spleen or liver. If liver disease has been … Look for problems of the liver and spleen after a belly injury. How To Prepare If you are breastfeeding, you may …
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… written information or instructions to help me care for the disease or condition I have, such as instructions about … written information or instructions to help me care for the disease or condition I have, such as instructions about …
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… into your esophagus. This is called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. The doctor can use the scope to take a … ) or the stomach ( gastritis ) or intestines (Crohn's disease). Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) . Celiac … and duodenum. Endoscopy may also be done to: Check for an injury to the esophagus in an emergency. (For example, this …
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… the nail from the skin. If only part of the nail is diseased, only the diseased part is removed. If you want to avoid future … usually performed only when a large portion of the nail is diseased and damaged or if your nails are very painful. In …
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… test if you are younger and have risk factors for heart disease. footnote 1 How often to be screened How often you … other health problems, and your overall chance of heart disease. An adult who is being treated for high cholesterol … guidelines for the management of dyslipidemia for the prevention of cardiovascular disease in the adult. Canadian …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) Citations U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2009). Updated guidelines for the use of nucleic … Toxicology W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise …
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… to have symptoms of depression with any long-term (chronic) disease. Getting help for depression may improve your … 2 or 3 large meals a day. To care for your feet Prevent injury by wearing shoes at all times, even when you are … Chronic Pain Constipation, Age 12 and Older Diabetic Kidney Disease Diabetic Retinopathy Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older …
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… Bowel resection , also called partial colectomy, removes a diseased or damaged part of the colon or rectum. Bowel resection can be done for many diseases that affect the colon, such as colorectal cancer , … ). A leak between the joined sections of the colon. Injury to the bladder, ureters, or blood vessels. …
