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… What is a cataract? The lens of the eye is usually clear for many years of life. When cataracts develop the lens becomes cloudy. Most people get cataracts with age and have them in both eyes. One eye may be worse than … fuzzy or hazy vision Headlights being too bright at night Problems with glare in the sun Problems reading small print …
Medical tests
… Alkaline Phosphatase Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … nausea, vomiting, and sometimes jaundice. Check for bone problems (sometimes found on X-rays). Some examples are … healing of a bone fracture can also raise ALP levels. Heart failure , heart attack, mononucleosis , or kidney …
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… Phosphate in Blood Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … if you have kidney disease or bone disease. It helps find problems with certain glands, such as the parathyroid … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . Media gallery Kidneys … …
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… Chloride (Cl) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … symptoms such as muscle twitching or spasms, breathing problems, weakness, or confusion. Find out whether you have … of the blood above the normal range (metabolic alkalosis). Heart failure . Ongoing vomiting. Medical …
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… Olanzapine Disintegrating Tablet - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as stroke, heart failure, fast/irregular heartbeat, pneumonia) when this … not approved for the treatment of dementia-related behavior problems. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, …
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… Phenobarbital - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … suicidal thoughts/attempts, or other mental/mood problems. Tell your doctor right away if you or your … staggering walk/clumsiness double vision fainting slow heartbeat severe tiredness/weakness pale skin Get medical …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep … lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby teeth guide permanent adult teeth into the … baby teeth are not replaced by permanent teeth until the age of 12 or 13. Dental care includes cleaning your baby’s …
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… Infantile Spasms (West Syndrome) On this page: Overview Overview Infantile spasms … a type of epilepsy that usually starts before a child is 1 year old. The spasms affect a child's head, torso, and limbs. … be found, infantile spasms may be caused by diseases, injuries, or infections that occurred before, during, or …
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… Stroke: Dealing With Depression On this page: Overview Overview It is common to … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview It is common to …
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… Epilepsy: Atonic Seizures On this page: Overview Overview An atonic … is a severe form of generalized epilepsy that begins in early childhood. (Children with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may … likely to be injured when they fall. Children may have to wear helmets and restrict their activities to prevent serious …
