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… Gout Hemochromatosis Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening Hemophilia Hemophilia: Preventing … Carbon Monoxide (CO) Test CD4+ Count Test Chemistry Screen Cholesterol and Triglycerides … Carbon Monoxide (CO) Test CD4+ Count Test Chemistry Screen Cholesterol and Triglycerides …
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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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… 68o Nutrition Series Why is protein important? Protein is an essential nutrient for your … and is found in many foods. Your body uses protein for energy and to: Build and repair …
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… You can also buy protein bars, drinks, and powders. Check the nutrition label for the … You can also buy protein bars, drinks, and powders. Check the nutrition label for the …
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Overview If you drink or eat dairy products and are breastfeeding, the cow's milk protein is passed to your baby. Cow's milk protein is also an ingredient in most infant formulas. Some babies are …
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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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… you questions about your symptoms and past health. You may also have blood tests to see … from damaging the pancreas. But certain conditions can develop that cause damage and … are: Nausea and vomiting. Fever. Fast heart rate. Sweating. Yellowing of the skin or …
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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 …
