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Oral Cancer: Radiation Therapy

… with chemo. This is called adjuvant treatment. If cancer comes back. Radiation might be used if you’ve already had … treatment will be and how long it will last. During your visit, ask what you can expect to feel during and after the … aggressive the cancer is, some people are treated with a different method. For example, they are given twice daily …
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Muscular Dystrophy

… into nine types. Some types don't develop until a child becomes an adult. Others cause symptoms early in life. … with the disorder between 3 and 6 years old. The most common types to affect children are called Duchenne muscular … is an early symptom. Children may also have these other common symptoms of the disorder: Clumsiness Problems …
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Hypoparathyroidism

… nerve problems. What causes hypoparathyroidism? The most common cause is injury to or removal of your parathyroid … are the symptoms of hypoparathyroidism? Symptoms are different for each person. The most common ones are: … D pills. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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Hives in Children

… immune system response that leads to an allergic reaction. Common allergens include: Pollen Mold Mildew Animal dander … or water. Exercise-induced urticaria. These allergic hives occur because of physical activity.  Solar hives. These hives … important. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s doctor: Know the reason for the visit
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Cardiac Biomarkers (Blood)

… blood after your heart has been under severe stress and becomes injured because it isn't getting enough oxygen. This … was a heart attack. Myoglobin. This is a small protein that stores oxygen. It is measured once in a while. Myoglobin is … history, and other things. Your test results may be different depending on the lab used. They may not mean you have …
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Having Loop Recorder Implantation

… for people who have symptoms of heart arrhythmias that occur infrequently. During implantation, a small device is … constantly picks up electrical signals from your heart and stores the information for later review. An ILR records for … provider Call your provider right away if any of these occur: Bleeding or swelling at the insertion site Redness, …
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