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… Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used to get important information about their health. A newborn baby can look healthy but have a rare and serious disorder that you and … who may have one of these rare disorders. Finding and treating these disorders early prevents or reduces serious …
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… pain in an arm or a leg. Usually the pain is in a part of your body where you had surgery or an injury. The pain is … weakness, or shaking in the painful arm or leg. Sweating, numbness, or tingling in the painful arm or leg. … temperature of the painful arm or leg with the matching, healthy one. For instance, if your left arm hurts, your …
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… to find health problems early? Screening tests help your doctor look for certain diseases before any symptoms … be able to prevent or delay problems from the disease. Treating the disease early may also make the disease easier to … Regular screening tests and checkups can help you stay healthy. Talk with your doctor whenever you have concerns …
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… is the only known genetic (inherited) factor that increases your chances for developing emphysema. Alpha-1 antitrypsin … and other treatments to help you breathe easier and stay as healthy and strong as you can. The only treatment available … and other treatments to help you breathe easier and stay as healthy and strong as you can. The only treatment available …
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… One runs along each side of the neck. They supply blood to your brain. When plaque builds up in either one, it can … the risk of stroke and death. Medicine and a heart-healthy lifestyle may work as well as surgery to prevent a … the risk of stroke and death. Medicine and a heart-healthy lifestyle may work as well as surgery to prevent a …
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… Infantile Tay-Sachs With infantile Tay-Sachs, a baby looks healthy at birth. A doctor may see a red spot on the child's … much Hex A the body makes. How is it diagnosed? If you or your doctor thinks that your child has Tay-Sachs disease, … Infantile Tay-Sachs With infantile Tay-Sachs, a baby looks healthy at birth. A doctor may see a red spot on the child's …
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… site, the stage and grade of the cancer, and the amount of healthy tissue that is affected during treatment. Damage to … are common with radiation therapy. The skin in the area of your body that is getting radiation may turn red and tender, … ink marks that are used for your radiation. Avoid putting heating pads or cold packs or anything that is hot or cold on …
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… near the birth canal. This position is called breech. If your baby stays in this breech position, you will probably … a caesarean section (C-section). Most breech babies are healthy and don't have problems after birth. Your doctor may … a caesarean section (C-section). Most breech babies are healthy and don't have problems after birth. Your doctor may …
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… It can provide a safe and structured environment for you or your loved one. Long-term care: Provides a range of services … cover? Frailty in Older Adults Healthy Aging Current as of: November 14, 2022 … cover? Frailty in Older Adults Healthy Aging Current as of: November 14, 2022 …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … chest pain spreading to the jaw/neck/arm, unusual sweating, trouble breathing, or fast/irregular heartbeat. Uses … Other symptoms of low blood sugar, such as dizziness and sweating, are unaffected by this drug. This product may also …
