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… (IVP) is an X-ray test that provides pictures of the kidneys, the bladder, the ureters , and the urethra ( … tract, and it can evaluate the collecting system inside the kidneys. During IVP, a dye called contrast material is … taken at timed intervals. IVP is commonly done to identify diseases of the urinary tract, such as kidney stones , …
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… who smoke, are exposed to second-hand smoke , or have chronic lung disease (such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [ COPD ]) and other …
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… too many are destroyed, the body has trouble fighting off disease. The last stage of HIV infection is AIDS (acquired … too many are destroyed, the body has trouble fighting off disease. The last stage of HIV infection is AIDS (acquired …
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… HBV infection more severe. In people who have long-term (chronic) HBV infection, HDV infection can make liver disease worse. Or it can cause a person who did not have … HBV infection more severe. In people who have long-term (chronic) HBV infection, HDV infection can make liver disease …
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… the balance of fluids and electrolytes in the blood. The kidney hormone renin normally stimulates the adrenal glands … in the adrenal glands ( Conn's syndrome ). Heart failure. Kidney disease. Liver disease. A condition during pregnancy that …
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… expiratory volume at 1 second (FEV1). If you have a lung disease, such as asthma, your doctor may test your peak … how well your lungs are working if you have a long-term (chronic) lung disease, such as asthma. Guide the treatment … measure your response to medical treatment for a long-term (chronic) lung disease, such as asthma . Peak flows are …
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… stop using the joint normally because of pain, injury, or a chronic health condition, such as diabetes or a stroke. Any … women) than in men. Most often in people with chronic diseases. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor may …
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… the liver and in bone with some made in the intestines and kidneys . It also is made by the placenta of a pregnant … conditions include rapid bone growth (during puberty), bone disease (such as Paget's disease or cancer that has spread … levels. Heart failure , heart attack, mononucleosis , or kidney cancer can raise ALP levels. A serious infection that …
