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… Parkinson's disease is a problem with certain nerve cells in the brain that control movement. The disease … or walking. Other symptoms include pain, depression, and sleep problems. Symptoms differ from person to person. Over … in just one arm or leg or on only one side of the body. Changes in posture, walking, and facial expressions may …
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… blood. The doctor uses an ultrasound to look for certain changes in your baby. Other things are considered along with … problem. Diagnostic tests involve taking some of the baby's cells to look at the genes and chromosomes. But diagnostic … and Gynecologists (2020). Screening for fetal chromosomal abnormalities: ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 226. Obstetrics …
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… day. But sometimes, the surgery is done as an outpatient procedure, which means you do not need to stay overnight in … sure you don't have any problems. During and soon after the procedure Problems can happen during or soon after the procedure to implant a pacemaker. Examples of problems …
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… significant narrowing or blockage of blood flow. footnote 1 Abnormal Abnormal values for the resting ankle-brachial index are 0.9 … If the ABI is 0.91 to 1.00, it is considered borderline abnormal. footnote 1 Abnormal values might mean you have a …
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… Sometimes infections of the bladder or prostate, or recent procedures that may involve the urethra can cause …
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… Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a cancer of the blood cells. It's a type of leukemia in which the bone marrow … called lymphocytes. In CLL, some of these lymphocytes grow abnormally and don't mature or die off as they should. … activity every day, but do not get too tired. Get enough sleep, and take time to do things you enjoy. This can help …
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… attack and stroke and managing your symptoms. Lifestyle changes, medicine, and procedures are used. Lifestyle changes include quitting … deep breathing, meditation, or yoga. Seek help for sleep problems. Sleep apnea is a common problem in people who …
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… You will stay in the hospital for several days after the procedure while your doctor checks the effect of DBS. Why It … most often helped (besides tremor) include problems with changes between "on" and "off" time and dyskinesia . "On" … in a stroke . Numbness, tingling, twitching, or other abnormal sensations when the device is turned on. (These …
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… lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a gradual wasting away of nerve cells (motor neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. These … walking, and breathing. Problems with memory and thinking. Changes in personality. ALS doesn't cause numbness or loss … can help you avoid injury and stay independent: A neck (cervical) collar can support your head if the neck muscles …
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… symptoms or problems. Some people may have pain because of: Changes in work environment. Minor injury. Sudden weight … out in front of you. Roll up a towel lengthwise and then loop it over one foot (around the ball of your foot). Take … out in front of you. Roll up a towel lengthwise and then loop it over one foot (around the ball of your foot). Take …