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Aarskog Syndrome 02/21/2010 |
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Aase Syndrome 02/21/2010 |
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Abatacept for rheumatoid arthritis 08/18/2008 |
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Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger 07/01/2009
Home Treatment Most of the time, a child's abdominal pain will get better with home treatment and will not need a visit to a doctor. Home treatment for abdominal pain often depends on other symptoms that are present with the pain, such as diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. Be sure to review the home treatment for any other symptoms your child has by looking in the Related Information section of this topic. |
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Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older 07/01/2009
Home Treatment Most of the time, abdominal pain improves with home treatment and you do not need a visit to a health professional. Specific home treatment for abdominal pain often depends on the symptoms you have along with the pain, such as diarrhea or nausea and vomiting. If you have mild abdominal pain without other symptoms, try the following: Rest until you are feeling better. Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration . |
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Abdominal Ultrasound 01/05/2009
Abdominal Ultrasound Topic Contents Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results What Affects the Test What To Think About References Credits Abdominal Ultrasound Test Overview An abdominal ultrasound uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of the organs and other structures in the upper abdomen. Sometimes a specialized ultrasound is ordered for a detailed evaluation of a specific organ, such as a kidney ultrasound. |
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Abdominal X-ray 12/30/2008
Abdominal X-ray Topic Contents Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results What Affects the Test What To Think About References Credits Abdominal X-ray Test Overview An abdominal X-ray is a picture of structures and organs in the belly (abdomen). This includes the stomach, liver, spleen, large and small intestines, and the diaphragm, which is the muscle that separates the chest and belly areas. Often two X-rays will be taken from different positions. |
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Abetalipoproteinemia 02/21/2010 |
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Ablepharon Macrostomia Syndrome 02/21/2010 |
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Abnormal Pap Test 01/05/2009
Abnormal Pap Test Topic Contents Topic Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call a Doctor Exams and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Home Treatment Medications Surgery Other Treatment Other Places To Get Help Related Information References Credits Abnormal Pap Test Topic Overview What is an abnormal Pap test? A Pap test , or Pap smear, is part of a woman’s routine physical exam. |
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