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… diagnosed. Don't take medicines now. Wait to see how the disease progresses. Key points to remember Depending on the … get worse. A small number of people with MS have only mild disease and do well without treatment. But many get worse … sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis, often called MS, is a disease that affects the central nervous system—the brain, …
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… and digest food. These problems include inflammatory bowel disease (such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) or pancreatitis. Have had … This helps prevent infections. Crohn's Disease Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: …
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… Overview A diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia often raises some important … professional legal advice as soon as possible. Early in the disease, the person with dementia may be able to take part … of transferring assets. Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Current as of: October 20, 2022 …
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… memory and how well you can think and plan. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. Agitation and … and physical examination for dementia or Alzheimer's disease Mild cognitive impairment and dementia … Dementia …
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… health. It could increase your risk of getting a variety of diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung … history, such as if you smoke or have pre-existing lung diseases How much asbestos was in the air How long your … type, size and shape of asbestos fibers you were exposed to Diseases from asbestos exposure can take many years to …
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… baby immunized is the best way to protect them from serious disease. Yes No I know how the immune system works. Yes No I … immune system respond quickly to an infection and prevent disease. How does a vaccine work? Vaccines help your baby’s … system to make antibodies without your baby getting the disease. Vaccines also allow your baby’s immune system to …
Medical tests
… adrenal glands ( Conn's syndrome ). Heart failure. Kidney disease. Liver disease. A condition during pregnancy that causes high blood … values Low aldosterone levels can be caused by: Addison's disease . Kidney disease, such as the types of kidney …
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… you. Your doctor may recommend this testing if: You have a disease that can affect the brain, such as: Alzheimer's disease or other dementia. Stroke. Multiple sclerosis. Brain tumour. Parkinson's disease. Epilepsy. AIDS. You have an injury that may have …
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… to strongly recommend statins if you: Have coronary artery disease . Have peripheral arterial disease . Had a heart attack . Had a stroke or transient … or had an abdominal aortic aneurysm . Have chronic kidney disease . Statins recommended for these people Your doctor …
Medications
… (possibly fatal) blood clots (such as stroke), liver disease, and increased pressure on the brain (benign … due to a certain breast condition (fibrocystic breast disease). It is also used in both men and women to prevent … abdomen/arms/legs/face/airway due to a certain congenital disease (hereditary angioedema). Danazol is an androgen …
