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… has spread (metastasized) to the bone. Help diagnose the cause or location of unexplained bone pain, such as ongoing … , not clearly seen on X-ray. Find damage to the bones caused by infection or other conditions, such as Paget's … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… They may have more serious problems than adults because their bronchial tubes are smaller. Babies and young children may be treated with oral or inhaled medicines. Even if your child's asthma does not appear … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… to find germs (such as bacteria or a fungus ) that can cause an infection. A sample of cells from the back of your … no germs grow, the culture is negative. If germs that can cause infection grow, the culture is positive. The type of … tests. Sometimes other tests are done to find the right medicine for treating the infection. This is called …
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… and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in children. What causes them? Experts don't know what causes spondyloarthropathies. The presence of a particular … on the type of spondyloarthropathy you have. For example, medicines are used to treat intestinal inflammation in …
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… Test Overview A sonohysterography test uses ultrasound to look at the inside of your uterus. A salt … image. Ultrasound images from this test can help find the cause of bleeding or problems getting pregnant. If a contrast … Your doctor may have you take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as ibuprofen, about an hour before your test. …
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… toenail. This is more common in older adults. What causes it? An ingrown toenail can have a number of different causes. Cutting your toenail too short or rounding the edge of … press on the toe where the nail was removed. Take pain medicine if your toe hurts. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory …
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… Basics What is appendicitis? Appendicitis is one of the causes of serious belly pain. It happens when the appendix , a … does in the body, but most of the time it doesn't cause problems. Appendicitis is most common in people ages 10 … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam …
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… you may not have enough energy to do all the things you used to do. Let your family know that you still need their … may be different now too. You may have new friends because of cancer. You may have grown closer to some of the … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Elizabeth T. …
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… to think that allergies—especially food allergies—may cause eosinophilic esophagitis. People who have eosinophilic … include: Refusing to eat. Not gaining weight as expected. Nausea or vomiting. Belly pain. How is it diagnosed? To … that you are getting the nutrients you need to be healthy. Medicines are also used to treat eosinophilic esophagitis. …
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… Is it curative, life-sustaining treatment, or is it care focused on maintaining comfort and controlling symptoms without … at home. Some people may be reluctant to die at home because they are concerned about the welfare of their loved ones … Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD …
