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… Cell-Free DNA Test On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To … this screening test is positive, it means there is a chance your baby has a birth defect. In that case, your doctor may suggest that you have a diagnostic test, …
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… Heart Failure Types On this page: Overview Overview Heart failure means that your heart muscle does not pump as much blood as your body needs. Failure doesn't mean that your heart has …
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… Caregiving: Foot and Toenail Care On this page: Overview Overview Checking a … the nails softer and easier to trim. Start by gathering your supplies. You will need toenail clippers and a nail … and nail polish remover. To trim the nails: Wash and dry your hands. You don't need to wear gloves. Use nail polish …
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… Pilonidal Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … won't need any other tests unless the area doesn't heal or your doctor thinks there may be another problem. How is it … causing symptoms : You don't need medical treatment. But your doctor may talk with you about how to keep the area …
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… way to know if you have high levels of manganese is to test your water. The water supplier or well owner is responsible … systems monitor for contaminants, including manganese. Your water supplier will know if manganese levels are too … humans to drink, and tell you if this is the case. To test your drinking water for manganese, contact your local health …
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… Anthrax On this page: What is anthrax? … Cutaneous (skin) anthrax . This can occur when spores enter your body through a break in the skin. Inhalational (lung) … or belly pain caused by fluid buildup. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you questions about your symptoms and …
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… Stillbirth On this page: Topic … hard to accept. You may wonder why it happened or blame yourself. But a stillbirth can happen even in a pregnancy … a lot and feel angry and hopeless. You may want to blame yourself or someone else. It might be hard to eat or sleep. …
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… be difficult to pee. You may also find it hard to tell when your bladder's full. Here's some advice that can help. Try to pee at regular times. This will prevent your bladder from getting too full. If it's hard to start … your perineum or pee in the shower. You may have some leakage of urine for up to three months and sometimes longer …
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… HIV Viral Load On this page: Viral load is a measurement of how much HIV is present in your blood. A sample of blood is drawn and sent to a lab for … than a CD4+ cell count of what the virus is doing in your body at the moment. (The CD4+ test measures the effect …
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… Stroke: Dealing With Depression On this page: Overview Overview It is common to … cause depression. If you think you might be depressed, tell your doctor right away. The sooner you know if you are … you can get treatment. Treatment can help you feel better. Your doctor will want to know if in the past 2 weeks: You …
