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… colorectal cancer in people who have had surgery for this disease. Evaluate abnormal results from other colon tests. … but may prove to be useful to: Detect other problems or diseases of the anus, rectum, or large intestine (colon). … diarrhea. Monitor the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. How do I prepare for it? Virtual colonoscopy …
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… are exposed to second-hand smoke , or have chronic lung disease (such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [ COPD ]) and other chronic medical problems. … make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards …
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… This makes it hard for the body to fight infection and disease. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired … a false-positive test result, which shows that you have the disease when you actually don't. This could cause you … you have more tests to confirm that you don't have the disease. Why might your doctor recommend that you have an …
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… might have an STI, use a condom to help protect against disease. The patch may cause changes in your period. You may … might have an STI, use a condom to help protect against disease. The patch may cause changes in your period. You may …
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… especially of: brain disorders (such as seizures, head injury, tumor) kidney disease liver disease stomach/intestinal diseases (such as colitis) This …
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… medical care, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, … such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord injury, seizures or neuromuscular disorders Children and …
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… risk for this is higher for people with diabetes or kidney disease, older adults, or during severe illness. High … (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of …
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… that are important to many health problems. Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? Why It Is Done An … of bleeding, such as an ulcer . Prepare for surgery on diseased blood vessels of the legs ( peripheral arterial disease ) in people who have severe leg pain when walking. …
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… is shortness of breath when you're active. Later in the disease, you may feel short of breath even when you're … of breath may seem normal to you. Symptoms later in the disease may include: Shortness of breath even when you … valve stenosis may not be diagnosed until you've had the disease for some time. If you don't have symptoms, the first …
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… lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease. Most of those who have PCOS grow many small cysts … of the arteries (atherosclerosis). Coronary artery disease and heart attack. High blood pressure. High … prevent serious health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease. See your doctor if you have symptoms that suggest …
