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… Crohn's Disease On this page: Symptoms What Happens When to Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines What is Crohn's disease? Crohn's disease is a lifelong inflammatory bowel …
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… Kawasaki Disease On this page: What is Kawasaki disease? Kawasaki disease is a rare childhood illness that … disease can be hard to diagnose, because there is not a test for it. Your doctor may diagnose Kawasaki disease if …
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… Complex chronic diseases Last updated January 10, 2024 Download PDF: … as syndromes. Neither of these syndromes has blood or lab tests to confirm diagnosis. On this page: Fibromyalgia Myalgic encephalomyelitis Chronic Lyme disease Fibromyalgia The American College of …
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… Hirschsprung Disease On this page: What is Hirschsprung disease? Hirschsprung disease is a birth defect that affects the nerve cells in the large intestine (colon). These nerve cells control the muscles that …
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… Alzheimer's Disease On this page: Health Tools Cause … Symptoms What Happens When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Caring for Someone Who Has Alzheimer's Disease What is …
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… Celiac Disease On this page: What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is a problem some people have with … that isn't normal. This damages the inside of your small intestine so that it can't do a good job of absorbing …
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… Ménière's Disease On this page: What is Ménière's disease? Ménière's (say "men-YEERS") disease is an inner ear … like hearing loss or nausea. Your doctor may also do tests to confirm a diagnosis of Ménière's. These tests may …
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… Addison's Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is Addison's disease? Addison's disease develops when the adrenal glands … look for signs of dehydration. Your doctor may also order tests, such as: Blood tests to check for high potassium or …
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… Parkinson's Disease On this page: Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery What is Parkinson's disease? Parkinson's disease is a problem with certain nerve …
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… Fifth Disease On this page: What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is a very common childhood illness. … The disease is easier to diagnose if you have the rash. Tests aren't usually needed, but they may be done in some …