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… helps fight infections by attacking the germs that cause diseases. But just like with any other part of your body, … the body's own cells. This is known as an autoimmune disease. This kind of disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, can be very …
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… able to fight off infection. See if you have a rare blood disease, such as multiple myeloma or macroglobulinemia. How … Severe dehydration . High globulin levels may be caused by: Diseases of the blood, such as multiple myeloma, Hodgkin … , macroglobulinemia, or hemolytic anemia . An autoimmune disease , such as rheumatoid arthritis , lupus , autoimmune …
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… Basics What is ulcerative colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes inflammation and sores (ulcers) in the … problems that can cause similar symptoms, such as Crohn's disease and irritable bowel syndrome. How is ulcerative … take an active role in managing a health condition. Bowel Disease: Changing Your Diet Symptoms The main symptoms of …
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… Surgery Anal Cancer Anal Fissure Anal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease Anthrax Appendicitis Ascites and Liver Disease Asthma and GERD Basic Metabolic Panel … (Toilet) Causes of Bleeding in the Digestive Tract Celiac Disease Cholecystitis Chronic Constipation Chronic …
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… Test Overview This test for Tay-Sachs disease measures the amount of an enzyme called … in the brain and nerves. Tay-Sachs is an inherited disease in which the body can't break down fatty substances … changed gene is from both parents, the baby will get the disease. If the changed gene is from only one parent, the …
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… to find what you are looking for as quickly as possible. Diseases and conditions Allergies Asthma Bowel and … Cancer Colds and Flu COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Diabetes Disease and Disease Prevention Down Syndrome, Autism and …
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… of the heart and blood vessels Checks for coronary artery disease Checks for problems with blood vessels and heart … blood flow to the heart muscle Checks for coronary artery disease Checks for damage caused by a heart attack … or pressure, or shortness of breath Checks for signs of diseases that affect the walls and chambers of the heart …
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… lungs and the bloodstream. It helps protect the lungs from diseases such as emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . Some people do not make enough of this … AAT deficiency. These people are more likely to have lung diseases and will get them at a younger-than-normal age (30 …
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… Information Overview Whether a person with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia should still be allowed to drive is a common dilemma faced by people who have the disease and by their caregivers. Taking away driving … people not drive if they have moderate Alzheimer's disease—when memory loss is noticeable and complex …
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… Tagalog Document Vietnamese If you have untreated TB disease that can spread from person to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider … of getting sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the …
