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… Blood tests or cultures. Blood tests may help tell if you have antibodies to a specific organism that can cause pneumonia or if you have a specific virus, such as … Pneumonia Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… tests that can confirm a diagnosis of fibromyalgia . But you may have lab tests to rule out other diseases. Or these … . Finding these other conditions is important, because they may need different treatment. If your doctor thinks … Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… for Carbohydrate Counting On this page: Overview Overview Use this form to count carbs. List the food, how much you eat, how many grams of carbohydrates are in the serving …               Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… retina detaches, it no longer works as it should. It can cause blurred and lost vision. Retinal detachment requires … Floaters are spots, specks, and lines that float through your field of vision. Flashes are brief sparkles or … Services Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Overview A testicular ultrasound (sonogram) is a test that uses reflected sound waves to show a picture of the … or pain in the testicles. Find or check on an infection or swelling of the testicles or epididymis . Check for twisting … the Doctor Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… some gentle massage for relaxation and pain relief. Talk to your doctor before you try either heat or cold during … towel or pillowcase between the pack and your skin. Don't use heat or cold in an area where you have poor blood flow. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… carried a baby to term and breastfed before. This is because the milk glands in the breast are not fully developed … additional nourishment. In these cases, you can use a supplemental nursing system, which is a device worn around your … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… Acupressure may help relieve or shorten the duration of your morning sickness symptoms. Acupressure is based on Eastern medicine practices used to open up blocked energy pathways in the body. Instead … 23, 2014. Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… ingredient in some non-prescription acne treatments. When you apply it to your skin, it dries up whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples. It also causes the top layer of your skin to peel. Products that … Acne Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Why It Is Done Results Overview The retrograde pyelogram uses a dye to find out whether a kidney stone or something else is blocking your urinary tract . During the test, your doctor will … problem. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …