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… have been needed. And they can have serious side effects, such as urinary, bowel, and erection problems. Many prostate cancers grow slowly. … prostate cancer advances enough to cause any problems. With faster-growing prostate …
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… Smoking. Not getting enough weight-bearing exercise, such as running, walking, or lifting … smoking and getting more weight-bearing exercise. If the test is not available in your … have a problem getting enough calcium. I exercise, and I don't smoke or drink. Really, …
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… bulge in part of the aorta , the body's main artery. When this bulge is in the belly … tests help your doctor look for a certain disease or condition before any symptoms … was decades ago. My doctor says my heart is healthy. If I had the test and they found a …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… Huntington disease can cause personality changes, behaviour problems, and memory loss. … the involuntary movements and behaviour changes. Huntington disease is caused by a change, or mutation, in a gene. If you have a …
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… include a cough for 2 to 3 weeks or longer, bloody spit, fever, night sweats, loss of … may mean further TB testing such as a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum samples. A … Gamma Release Assay (IGRAs) reactive (TB blood test) Previous TB disease or TB …
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… diagnoses kernicterus through a physical examination and knowledge of your child's … diagnoses kernicterus through a physical examination and knowledge of your child's …
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Conditions Basics What is jaundice in newborns? Jaundice is a yellow tint to a newborn's skin and the white part of the eyes. It is a sign that there's too much bilirubin in the baby's blood. The …
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… viral hepatitis . Other causes include autoimmune diseases , non-alcoholic … use of alcohol. Chronic viral hepatitis . Autoimmune diseases . These include autoimmune hepatitis and primary sclerosing …
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… Overview What kinds of development occur in your baby's first month? … Newborns listen to and learn the sounds of language. They can communicate with sounds and … awake for 2 or 3 hours straight. Around 3 months of age, the patterns will become more …
