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Seizures are usually caused by the brain disorder epilepsy, but they can also be triggered by an infection, a high fever, low blood sodium or even alack of sleep, according to theMayo Clinic. It's also possible for aseizure to occur after a stroke, per the U.K.'sStroke Association. F...
You should tell them about any ongoing conditions (like diabetes or asthma) or serious illnesses (like cancer or a stroke) your parents, grandparents, and siblings have or had and how old they were when the health problem started. If any of them have passed away, let your doctor know thei...
A person only needs twosigns and symptoms to receive an alcohol use disorder diagnosis. Having more symptoms could indicate a more serious condition. While these factors may be used to diagnose alcohol abuse, an accurate diagnosis depends on your honesty with your treatment provider. Being honest ...
Its long been known that having high blood pressure (BP) untreated, for long periods of time, leads to increase risks for heart disease and stroke – two of the biggest killers in the Western World. However, it may not be immediately clear to many tha
Dark-field microscopy is also useful for testing newborns with congenital syphilis. This is when syphilis is passed from a mother to her unborn child during pregnancy.7 Congenital syphilis can be difficult to diagnose because the mother's antibodies will be circulating in the baby's blood for th...
This procedure involves inserting a catheter into a vein and guiding it to the heart. An injection of dye is made into the coronary blood vessels, and an X-ray (angiography) is used to reveal any narrowing or obstructions in the arteries. This test helps to diagnose coronary heart disease...
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Inflammation may play a role in the mechanism of postoperative delirium (POD), a severe complication among older postoperative patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the risk factors of POD in postoperative patients with hip fracture, esp
There's no single test that can tell whether you have multiple sclerosis (MS), so it may take some time and multiple doctor visits to get a diagnosis. Doctors use a combination of physical exams, medical history questions, imaging tests, and laboratory tests to diagnose the condition. The ...