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… occurs along with hepatitis B. How is it diagnosed? Blood tests are used to diagnose viral hepatitis. In their early … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… arteritis can occur at various points along an artery . To test for giant cell arteritis, your doctor may have a … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. …
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… the heart backs up in your circulatory system. Most of the time, this leads to heart failure . Heart failure doesn't … check your legs for fluid buildup. You may also have other tests. These include: An electrocardiogram , also known as … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, …
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… viruses. These viruses are found in wild birds. Most of the time, wild birds don't get sick from the virus. But wild … have been near any birds. Then your doctor may order blood tests, nasal swabs, or other tests, such as X-rays, to help … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… For cancers of the lip, exposure over a long period of time to ultraviolet light from the sun or from tanning beds … mouth, or throat to check for signs of oral cancer. Other tests may be needed if there are possible signs of cancer. … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine E. Gregory …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … if you become bed-ridden (unable to walk) for a prolonged time while using this medication. Your doctor may monitor … This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including thyroid tests), possibly causing false test …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … use a reversible birth control method that works for a long time (depending on your product, up to 5 or 8 years). It is … and herbal products). Also, if you are going to have an MRI test, tell testing personnel that you are using this device. …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … dose that works, and take it for the shortest possible time. See also How to Use section for more information about … medication may interfere with certain medical/laboratory tests (including amylase/lipase levels, brain scan for …
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… than 24 hours. An urgent visit to a doctor is needed anytime a disc battery is placed in the ear or if symptoms of … Male Male Female Female Why do we ask this question? The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts … Removing a disc battery from the ear If the battery is partially out of the ear, you may be able to remove it with …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … on one side of the body sudden vision changes (such as partial/complete blindness) unusual headaches (including … well. This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (such as blood clotting factors, thyroid), possibly …
