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… blood does not clot properly. This usually happens because your body does not have enough of a certain kind of clotting … are used to help deliver the baby. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor may ask about your medical history and your family's medical history. You …
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… glands then make a hormone called cortisol, which helps your body manage stress. Cortisol is needed for life, so its … ACTH levels may be tested in the morning or evening if your doctor thinks that they are abnormal. Cortisol levels … to eat or drink for 10 to 12 hours before an ACTH test. Your doctor may ask you to eat low-carbohydrate foods for 48 …
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… don't have enough support. This can happen when you wear your shoes too long and they wear out. Run or walk on a … you first notice the pain, it may just be at the start of your workout and feel like a dull ache or soreness. If left … severe cases, the pain can continue even after you finish your workout. How are they diagnosed? Your doctor will be …
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… . Together, this group of health problems increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. This syndrome raises your risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) . It also increases your risk for diabetes. What causes it? Metabolic syndrome …
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… contractions During the second and third trimesters of your pregnancy, you may notice times when your belly tightens and becomes firm to the touch and then … contractions. Think of them as "warm-up" exercises for your uterus. These contractions may be so mild that you …
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… also called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Your doctor will use a thin, flexible tube called a catheter to put in your new heart valve. Your doctor will put the catheter into a blood vessel in …
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… sure my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is when your baby’s iron supply starts to decrease. It’s also when your baby needs more than just human milk (breast milk) or …
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… much Hex A the body makes. How is it diagnosed? If you or your doctor thinks that your child has Tay-Sachs disease, your doctor will do a physical examination and a blood test …
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… Some types of surgery also change the connection between your stomach and intestines. Having weight-loss surgery is a … are the types of weight-loss surgery? Depending on whether your weight-loss surgery is to make your stomach smaller or to change the path of your …
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… This buildup is called plaque. When one or both of your carotid arteries are narrowed, it can make it hard for blood to flow to the brain. This buildup also raises your risk of stroke. This procedure may improve blood flow to your brain and lower your risk of having a stroke. You will …
