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… Polymyalgia Rheumatica On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … that the immune system is attacking the body's own tissues. Your genes may play a role in this. For example, people … in the knees, wrists, or ankles. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical examination and ask you about …
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… Sodium Chloride Solution - Intravenous On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about …
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… Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … are at risk for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy if either of your parents or a brother or sister has it or died suddenly at a young age. Talk to your doctor about getting tested. What are the symptoms? You …
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… Acute Kidney Injury On this page: … (which used to be called acute renal failure) means that your kidneys have suddenly stopped working normally. Your kidneys remove waste products and help balance water …
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… blood is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high …
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… Questions About Medicines for Epilepsy On this page: Overview Overview While working with your doctor to plan a medicine routine for yourself or your child, it may help you to talk about some …
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… Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) On this page: Health Tools … Having bradycardia (say "bray-dee-KAR-dee-uh") means that your heart beats very slowly. For most adults, a heart rate … 100 beats a minute while at rest is considered normal. If your heart beats less than 60 times a minute, it is slower …
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… Cluster Headaches On this page: … Cluster headaches are severe headaches on one side of your head that happen in groups, or "clusters." They usually … headaches can be so painful that you are not able to follow your normal routine or do your usual activities. The pain is …
Medical tests
… Homocysteine On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … may affect the results of this test. Be sure to tell your doctor about all the non-prescription and prescription medicines you take. Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have regarding the need …
Medical tests
… D-Xylose Absorption Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … with the results of a D-xylose test. For this reason, your doctor may instruct you to temporarily stop these … drink a D-xylose solution. To begin the test, a sample of your first urine of the day and a sample of your blood are …
