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… this page: Cause Types of Results Follow-Up Tests Tests and Treatments Topic … don't look normal. Having an abnormal test doesn't mean you have cancer. The chances that you have cancer are very … having an abnormal Pap test. Do abnormal cell changes cause symptoms? HPV, which causes most cervical cell changes, …
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… to help men determine how bothersome their urinary symptoms are and to check how effective their treatment is. … Symptom score questions Over the past month, how often have you had the feeling of not completely emptying your … you finished urinating? Over the past month, how often have you had to urinate again less than 2 hours after you …
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… test for D-xylose is done to: Check to see if malabsorption syndrome is causing symptoms, such as chronic diarrhea, … before having this test. Children younger than 9 years old should not eat or drink anything except water for 4 hours … . Inflammation of the lining of the intestine. Short bowel syndrome . An infection with a parasite, such as …
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… Pregnancy: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome On this page: Overview Overview … These problems are usually caused by carpal tunnel syndrome . They usually go away after pregnancy. Carpal … movements. Use equipment that vibrates. Treatment If your symptoms are not severe, your doctor or midwife will likely …
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… Lupus and Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome On this page: Overview … who has this antibody and has had blood clots is said to have antiphospholipid antibody syndrome . This can lead to mild or severe blood-clotting …
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… Bacterial Vaginosis Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … normally in the vagina overgrow. It doesn't always cause symptoms. But the most common symptom is an increase in … clue cells . If clue cells are found, it means you may have bacterial vaginosis. Whiff test. A sample of discharge …
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… is working. Check people with high blood pressure who may have a problem with their kidneys or adrenal glands. Check … too many cells to be destroyed (cell lysis). Cell lysis syndrome causes very high levels of some electrolytes, … has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The …
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… Autoimmune Disease Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Antibody against cardiolipin also may be tested. If you have several of these antibodies—or have them in high … disease, such as: Rheumatoid arthritis. Lupus. Sjögren's syndrome . Scleroderma. Polymyositis . Your doctor may want …
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… the following home treatments: Blot the anus gently after bowel movements with white toilet paper moistened with water … disease or ulcerative colitis. Cirrhosis of the liver. Irritable bowel syndrome or other conditions that cause a person to have …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC … include: Your health history, such as if you smoke or have pre-existing lung diseases How much asbestos was in the … and it is breaking or coming apart, do not disturb it. Tests show that removing asbestos from older buildings can …
