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… lengthwise along the sole of the foot, has not developed normally and is lowered or flattened out. One foot or both … the ages of 3 and 5 when their longitudinal arch develops normally. What causes it? Flatfoot may be an inherited … or inserts is rarely needed, as the arch usually develops normally by age 5. Surgery is rarely needed. You may be able …
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… What is a blocked tear duct? Tears normally drain from the eye through small tubes called tear … of the thin tissue at the end of the tear duct to open normally. This is the most common cause. Infections. Abnormal growth of the nasal bone that puts pressure on a tear …
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… are usually available within 2 days. Salivary gland scan Normal: The tracer moves evenly through the salivary glands and is released normally into the mouth. The salivary ducts leading from the … Saliva is released in response to sucking on a lemon. Abnormal: The tracer does not move evenly through the salivary …
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… . Look for enlarged parathyroid glands caused by disease. Normal parathyroid glands are often hard to see on … And they can't be felt during a physical examination. But abnormal parathyroid glands may be enlarged and easily seen by … some discomfort. You will be able to breathe and swallow normally during the test. You will not hear the sound waves. …
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… body fat. For instance, before and during puberty it is normal for children to have a significant gain in weight … are very active in sports), may have a high BMI but have normal or even lower-than-normal amounts of body fat. If your child's BMI and growth …
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… of sputum (mucus) under a microscope to determine whether abnormal cells are present. Sputum is not the same as saliva. … and in the airways leading to the lungs. Sputum has some normal lung cells in it. Sputum cytology may be done to help … to receive results from a sputum cytology. Sputum cytology Normal: Normal lung cells are present in the sputum sample. …
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… there is: Fusion of joints in the spine. Flattening of the normal curve in the low back. Often a flattening of the normal curve of the neck, an increase in the forward curve … may also want to see whether you can expand your chest normally. Your doctor may also look for tender areas. This …
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… blood pressure means that your blood pressure is lower than normal. It's also called hypotension (say … may not cause problems or symptoms. In fact, it may be normal for you. But if your blood pressure drops suddenly or … your knees. This will help your blood pressure go back to normal and help your symptoms go away. If your doctor …
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… dental fillings. Warmth in the area being checked. This is normal. Tell the technologist if you have nausea, vomiting, … doctor in 1 to 2 days. Magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) Normal: The blood vessels look normal and the blood flow through them is not reduced or …
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… several months to a year. How long it takes to return to normal activities or sports is different for every person. … Why It Is Done The goal of ACL surgery is to: Restore normal or almost normal stability in the knee. Restore the level of function …
