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… test for D-xylose is done to: Check to see if malabsorption syndrome is causing symptoms, such as chronic diarrhea, … weight loss, and weakness. A person with malabsorption syndrome is unable to absorb nutrients, vitamins, and … the intestine's ability to absorb nutrients (malabsorption syndrome), such as celiac disease , Crohn's disease , or …
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… You might also think about using assistive devices, such as splints or braces, for a short time to protect your joints. … You might also think about using assistive devices, such as splints or braces, for a short time to protect your joints. …
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… test can be done on your hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, or jaw (temporomandibular joint). Other tests, such … test can be done on your hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, or jaw (temporomandibular joint). Other tests, such …
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… to occur: Between the fingers and on the palm side of the wrists. On the outside surfaces of the elbows and in the … to occur: Between the fingers and on the palm side of the wrists. On the outside surfaces of the elbows and in the …
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… below: Remove rings or other jewelry on your hands and wrists Wet your hands with warm water Wash all parts of your …
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… well for at least 20 seconds. Pay special attention to your wrists, the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and … well for at least 20 seconds. Pay special attention to your wrists, the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and …
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… lack of energy. Fever. Weight loss. Swelling in the knees, wrists, or ankles. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do … lack of energy. Fever. Weight loss. Swelling in the knees, wrists, or ankles. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do …
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… sides, the walker's handgrips should be level with your wrists. Then, when you rest your hands on the handgrips, … sides, the walker's handgrips should be level with your wrists. Then, when you rest your hands on the handgrips, …
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… cancer are familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and Lynch syndrome. In these conditions, screening often starts sooner … that causes familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or Lynch syndrome . It also means that you have a much higher risk of … changes. These changes may be related to some of the common syndromes that increase your risk for colorectal cancer, …
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… Gas, Bloating, and Burping . Constipation . Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) . Heartburn . Peptic Ulcers . Diverticulitis … Your Eating Habits Helicobacter Pylori Bacteria HELLP Syndrome Hemorrhoidectomy Hemorrhoids Hepatitis A Hepatitis … Cholangiogram Intussusception Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Criteria for …