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… check the amount of protein in your urine at home. Increased protein is a sign that your kidneys are being damaged. To test your urine each day, use a simple test … results in a notebook or log, along with your blood pressure and whether swelling (edema) is …
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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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Learning Center Learn about your urinary system health Many people will have some kind of urinary problem or injury in their lifetime. Urinary problems can range from minor to serious. And sometimes …
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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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… What Is Huntington Disease? Huntington disease is a rare condition that causes parts … It is also called Huntington chorea. The disease causes rapid, jerky body movements and …
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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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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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… Cervical Spinal Stenosis Cervical Spondylosis Chiropractic Chronic Myofascial Pain Chronic … Cervical Spinal Stenosis Cervical Spondylosis Chiropractic Chronic Myofascial Pain Chronic …
