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… may fill with fluid and become swollen, inflamed, and sometimes infected. Blocked tear ducts happen most often in … it diagnosed? A blocked tear duct is diagnosed based on a medical history and physical examination. The doctor may also use tests to measure the amount of tears or to see if tears are …
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… to look for signs of infection. Several types of tests can diagnose chlamydia. Most tests use a sample of … or if you are being treated for an STI. Use a condom every time you have sex. Condoms are the only form of birth … Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine E. …
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… ovarian insufficiency? Primary ovarian insufficiency (sometimes called premature ovarian failure) occurs when your … You will also have a pregnancy test and blood tests. To check for possible ovarian insufficiency, your … Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Adam …
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… fractures in which the bones can be properly aligned. A partial or total hip replacement may also be done to fix a … anesthesia, so you'll be asleep. But the surgery is sometimes done with regional anesthesia. You'll be sleepy but … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time(s) each day. Dosage is based on your age, medical … safely. This drug may interfere with certain laboratory tests (pregnancy test, phenylketonuria test, some urine …
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… a weak immune system . Have been in the hospital for a long time. Are taking many antibiotics. Are 55 or older. What are … a chest X-ray will be ordered. If needed, more imaging tests may be done. Your doctor may also check a sample of … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… or treatment has been approved. Phase I: A new medicine is tested for the first time on a small group of healthy people or people with … Current as of: February 27, 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 … For the best effect, use this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, use this medication at the same … medication may interfere with certain medical/laboratory tests (such as Coombs' test, urine glucose tests, serum or …
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… angina symptoms, such as chest pain or pressure, happen at times you can predict. They happen when your heart is … places in your arteries will cause a heart attack. Other tests may give you and your doctor all the information you … to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … For the best effect, use this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, use this medication at the same … approval. This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (including certain urine glucose tests), possibly …
