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… problems include infection, conditions that affect the skin of the face, and other diseases. Infections Infections … headache, a stiff neck, or paralysis of the facial nerves. Skin conditions Skin conditions that can cause facial problems include: …
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… is caused by tears in the small blood vessels under the skin. Bleeding can also affect the joint (hemarthrosis) or … car crash. Infection. It can occur in a joint or under the skin. An abscess is a pocket of pus that forms at the site of infected tissue. Cellulitis is a skin infection that can cause mild or severe swelling. …
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… are possible signs of cancer. These tests may include a biopsy , an X-ray, or an MRI . How is oral cancer treated? … are possible signs of cancer. These tests may include a biopsy , an X-ray, or an MRI . How is oral cancer treated? …
Medical tests
… Information Amniocentesis Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) Medical Tests: … Information Amniocentesis Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) Medical Tests: …
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… lumbar puncture or an electroencephalogram (EEG) . A brain biopsy is the only way to confirm a diagnosis of vCJD. How … lumbar puncture or an electroencephalogram (EEG) . A brain biopsy is the only way to confirm a diagnosis of vCJD. How …
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… are many non-injury causes of toe, foot, or ankle problems. Skin problems Most skin problems that affect your feet are more annoying than … on the bottom of your feet. Patches of thick and tough skin on the heel or ball of your foot: You may have a …
Medications
… of time. If you are using methotrexate long term, a liver biopsy is usually recommended. Methotrexate use has rarely … lung infections (Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia), skin reactions, diarrhea, and mouth sores (ulcerative … will increase. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are …
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… for any length of time, watch for signs of frostbite or skin injury from cold. Look for whiteness and numbness on …
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… medicine. Have regular blood tests and maybe a liver biopsy to check for liver problems. If you have used … levels of liver enzymes in your blood and a biopsy shows no signs of liver damage. People who have had … liver isn't damaged. Your doctor may remove a tiny piece ( biopsy ) of your liver to see if it has been affected by the …