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… role in this. For example, people whose ancestors are from Scandinavia or Northern Europe are more likely to have this … younger than 50 very rarely have GCA. The doctor may order tests too. These may include: Temporal artery biopsy. For … Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine …
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… diagnosed? Diagnosis of scarlet fever is usually based on a medical history, an examination of the throat, and a rapid … culture to test for strep bacteria. One or both of these tests are needed to confirm infection with strep bacteria. … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine John …
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… is it diagnosed? Staph infection is diagnosed based on a medical history and a physical examination. Your doctor will … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & …
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… The doctor will examine your baby. The doctor may do tests, such as: An X-ray of your newborn's belly. A test to … problems. It can be stressful to watch a tiny newborn get medical treatment. You may feel frustrated if you can't hold … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine John …
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… can often find out the cause of esophageal spasm from your medical history by asking you a series of questions. These … medicines for them. The diagnosis can be confirmed with tests, including esophagus tests (such as esophageal … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. If you are … medication may interfere with certain medical/laboratory tests (such as Coombs' test, urine glucose tests, serum or …
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… baby has one of these disorders, but it is possible. More tests are needed to find out for sure. The type of follow up … sure that results are accurate Developing better or new tests for screening of disorders Samples may also be used …
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… you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. Currently, lab tests can only find trichomoniasis in women; testing for men … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine … Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & … Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… about his past health, do a physical examination, and order tests, such as a hormone test and chromosome analysis. In … Current as of: April 4, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Martin J. Gabica … Current as of: April 4, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics & Martin J. Gabica …