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… Get Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor … tested? Getting tested can help find an infection early or when you have no symptoms. This is important so that: You
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… Huntington Disease Genetic Test On this page: What Is Huntington Disease? What Is the Test? Is the Test Accurate? Should You Be Tested? What Is Huntington Disease? Huntington … changed gene and the disease. But there is no way to know when you will develop Huntington disease. Some people may …
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… Ovarian Cancer On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment …
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… Document Tagalog Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese What is heat-related illness? Too much heat can be harmful to your health. Heat-related illness is the result of your body … human body maintains a temperature of about 37°C (98.6°F). When your body temperature rises, heat is released through …
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… On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview … people, many situations cause stress. This problem affects your daily life. You may be so stressed or afraid that you … work or school. People with social anxiety disorder usually have symptoms for around 6 months or longer. How is it …
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… or a parasite, such as the scabies mite. You may get a rash when you travel to a rural area or go hiking or camping in … a doctor. The need for medical treatment often depends on what other symptoms you have. A rash that occurs with other … example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care sooner. HomeTreatment …
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… Bacteria) On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating bacteria)? … The disease sometimes is called flesh-eating bacteria. When it occurs on the genitals, it is called Fournier … gets worse. The pain may be much worse than you would expect from the size of the wound or injury. You may also …
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… Should I Take Bisphosphonate Medicines? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor … it is one thing that you and your doctor will talk about when you decide whether bisphosphonates are right for you. …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are … waterborne infections spread? Waterborne infections spread when drinking water contains: Animal or human waste (feces) … system and leave the body through feces (waste). If you do get sick, how you feel depends on the type of …
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… (TIA) On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment …