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… of the spine. They may be taken to find injuries or diseases that affect the discs or joints in your spine. … infections, dislocations, tumours, bone spurs, or disc disease. Spinal X-rays are also done to check the curve of … The spine is abnormally curved, such as from scoliosis . Diseases that affect the spine, such as thin bones ( …
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… find certain conditions, such as hyperparathyroidism , bone diseases, or pancreatitis . How To Prepare You may be asked … by: Hyperparathyroidism . Sarcoidosis . Cancer. Paget's disease . In some cases, calcium in the urine may be high … D . Pre-eclampsia . Kidney problems. Malnutrition caused by diseases such as celiac disease , pancreatitis , and alcohol …
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… certain types of organisms that are causing infections or diseases. These include food-borne illness , inflammation of … . Identify a person who may not have any symptoms of disease but who carries bacteria that can spread infection … Risks Any stool sample may contain germs that can spread disease. Make sure to carefully wash your hands and use …
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… risks of drinking raw milk? According to a US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention study, the rate of outbreaks … of milk has eliminated large outbreaks of milk borne disease in Canada. However, outbreaks arising from raw milk … pregnant women, seniors, and people with certain chronic diseases are more vulnerable to infection and have higher …
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… include: Increased risk of developing heart and lung diseases, diabetes and dementia Adverse birth outcomes such … include: Children Older adults Those with heart or lung disease, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) People who are pregnant and their unborn …
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… Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. TB … for TB bacteria is the best way to find out if you have TB disease. If you are taking medicine for TB, testing your …
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… it hard to swallow. What causes it? Gastroesophageal reflux disease , or GERD, is the most common cause of esophagitis. … who take steroid medicine. Radiation therapy . Certain diseases that make it hard to swallow, such as scleroderma . … caused by acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) , your doctor will likely recommend that you …
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… makes it hard for the body to fight off infection and some diseases. Mononucleosis (Epstein-Barr virus) or … sore throat, and fatigue. Other infections, such as: Lyme disease . This is an infection that's spread by certain … such as phenytoin (Dilantin). Other medical conditions and diseases, such as lupus , myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic …
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… has an STI when during birth, the newborn may have the disease. If your test shows that you have an STI, your sex … FAQs What is an STI? Sexually transmitted infections are diseases spread by sexual contact. Some of the most common … baby. Chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID can lead to serious problems, including …
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… are not directed at you personally but are caused by the disease. Don't be afraid to discuss the disease. Often people with HIV need to talk. Don't be afraid … are not directed at you personally but are caused by the disease. Don't be afraid to discuss the disease. Often …
