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… : Blood antibody test. A blood test checks to see whether your body has made antibodies to H. pylori bacteria. If you have antibodies to H. pylori in your blood, it means you either are currently infected or … breath test checks to see if you have H. pylori bacteria in your stomach. This test can show if you have an H. pylori …
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… has a certain birth defect. It can't tell you for sure that your baby has a problem. If the test result is "positive," it means that your baby is more likely to have that birth defect. So your doctor may want you to have a diagnostic test to make …
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… Surgery Overview A hysterectomy is the removal of your uterus . The goal of the initial surgery is to remove … cancer usually includes: A hysterectomy , which removes your uterus, and a salpingo-oophorectomy , which removes your ovaries and fallopian tubes. Taking a sample of …
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… page: Overview Overview If you pass your due date and your labour does not start on its own, your doctor may want to try to start (induce) labour. Your …
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… partly controls serum osmolality. Water constantly leaves your body as you breathe, sweat, and urinate. If you do not drink enough water, the concentration of chemicals in your blood (serum osmolality) increases. When serum osmolality increases, your body releases ADH. This keeps water from leaving in the …
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… and learn you are pregnant, make a treatment plan with your doctor right away. If you are being treated for depression and are planning a pregnancy, talk to your doctor ahead of time. You may be able to taper off of antidepressant medicine before your pregnancy, to see how you feel during your first …
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… of the esophagus. This is the tube that carries food from your throat to your stomach. In eosinophilic (say "ee-uh-sin-uh-FILL-ick") … may hurt to swallow. Or it may feel like food gets stuck in your throat. Pain in the chest or upper belly. Heartburn. In …
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… contact lenses while you are using the ointment. unless your doctor has told you it's okay. Using a mirror may make … the correct ointment. Don't use anyone else's ointment. If your doctor prescribed one type of ointment to treat one … Don't use the ointment longer or in larger amounts than your doctor tells you to. This can hurt your eyes. Wash your …
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… part on the type of tear and how bad the tear is. Work with your doctor to plan a rehabilitation (rehab) program that helps you regain as much strength and flexibility in your knee as possible. Your rehab program probably will include physiotherapy and …
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… evidence to tell us if drinking alcohol actually helps your heart. If you drink alcohol, limit how much you drink. … do not drink alcohol, do not start drinking to try to lower your risk of coronary artery disease. You have many other options that can lower your risk. These options include a healthy diet, exercise, …
