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… each parent. The blood sample for PKU is usually taken from your baby's heel (called a heel stick). The test is done in … to use phenylalanine in their body. If this test shows that your baby has a phenylalanine problem, the doctor will do further testing to check whether your baby has PKU. It's important for your baby to have this …
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… undetectable. This means there is very little virus in your blood. Why It Is Done A viral load test is done to watch for changes in an HIV infection. Your doctor uses it to see how well your treatment is working. This information helps guide your …
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… Overview Overview How you feel about your body (your body image) may change when you have cancer. It is … cancer or cancer treatments may come up as you move on with your life. They may include stress, depression, confusion, …
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… This protein measures general levels of inflammation in your body. The hs-CRP can be used to find the risk for heart … may mean a higher-than-normal risk of heart problems. If your risk for heart problems is high, your doctor may recommend lifestyles changes or medicine to …
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… diseases measure the amount of certain antibodies in your blood. Your body makes antibodies to attack and destroy substances … in autoimmune diseases, the antibodies attack and destroy your body's tissues. This can lead to diseases such as …
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… behavioural therapy for eating disorders, you learn: About your illness, its symptoms, and how to predict when symptoms … 3 or 4 hours apart. How to change the way you think about your symptoms. This reduces the power the symptoms have over … into patterns that are more helpful. This improves mood and your sense of mastery over your life. This helps you avoid …
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… disorder (TMD) , you can try ice or heat to relieve your pain. Put either an ice pack or a warm, moist cloth on your jaw for 15 minutes several times a day. You can try … forth between moist heat and cold. Gently open and close your mouth while you use the ice pack or heat. Apply moist …
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… Eating Disorders: Feeling Better About Yourself On this page: Overview Overview … are often very self-critical. Learning to be easier on yourself is essential. Try some of the following ideas to feel better about yourself. Pace yourself if you are feeling weak. Everything …
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… this page: Overview Overview Your doctor might ask you to use an ambulatory blood pressure monitor after measuring your blood pressure in the doctor's office, to make sure … have high blood pressure . footnote 1 This is because your blood pressure can change during the day. And sometimes …
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… pass out when you have an alcohol blackout. But you do lose your memories of the event. Injuries and illnesses you can't … not eat well, and lose weight. Notice tiny blood vessels on your skin that look like spider webs (spider angiomas). See swelling or redness of the palms of your hands. Have redness on your face, especially your nose …
