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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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Condition Basics What is lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus)? Lupus is an autoimmune disease. This means that the body's natural defence system (immune system) attacks your body's healthy tissues …
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… Classification Criteria Rheumatoid Arthritis: Finger and Hand Surgeries Rheumatoid Arthritis: Neck … Classification Criteria Rheumatoid Arthritis: Finger and Hand Surgeries Rheumatoid …
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Overview Laboratory (lab) tests give your doctor information about your health. While these tests help give a clear idea of what's happening in your body, they may be confusing to you. What do the …
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Topic Overview What is an abnormal Pap test? A Pap test, or Pap smear, is done to look for changes in the cells of the cervix. If your test is abnormal, it means it found some cells on your cervix …
