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… child who's had several urinary tract infections (UTIs). Your doctor will ask about the history of your child's symptoms and do a physical examination. The … in Children Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… Valley fever is a disease caused by a fungus that gets into your body through your lungs. It can make you feel like you have a cold or … is common. Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… include intense abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea. Your symptoms usually appear 6 to 24 hours after eating … usually is over within 24 to 48 hours. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a medical history and physical … Handling Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… See how far cancer has spread in a breast. Check your breasts if you have silicone breast implants or dense … there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you to. Wear something that makes it easy … the Doctor Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… surgery. It redirects blood around blocked blood vessels in your lower leg or foot. It is often done if you have pain. … done if you have foot sores caused by circulation problems. Your doctor will use something called a graft to make the … blood is redirected through a graft. The graft is either a healthy blood vessel that has been transplanted or a …
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… The radioactive tracer used in this test can get into your breast milk and is not good for the baby. How It Is … with the scan. You may need to take off all or most of your clothes, depending on which area is being examined. … Scan Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… . For an MRI test, you are placed inside the magnet so that your belly is inside the strong magnetic field. MRI can find … to not eat or drink for several hours before the test. Tell your doctor if you get nervous in tight spaces. You may get … the Doctor Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… deal with fluid buildup that makes it hard to breathe. Call your doctor if you have new symptoms or if your symptoms have become worse. Elevate your upper body. … Failure Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… may be treated with oral or inhaled medicines. Even if your child's asthma does not appear severe, work with your doctor to make the right plan for your child. Treatment … Children Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… nerve that can affect any adult. This nerve runs through your pelvic region. This includes your genitals, urethra , anus, and the area between your … Prostatitis Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
