Adrenalectomy
...both are affected by the adrenalectomy, the patient must take steroids for the remainder of his life. Steroids help control inflammation, but they also have side effects like muscle weakness...
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4 Month Well-Baby Checkup
...blood pressure, reflexes, muscle tone, and overall appearance. * **Screening tests:** The provider may perform screening tests such as a hearing test and developmental screening. * **Immunizations:** The baby may...
What is Cardiovascular Screening Visit: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...and tissues. The heart, just like other organs, is not immune to various medical conditions. The blood vessels and the valves can become narrow due to plaque buildup. The muscles...
What is Caesarean Surgery: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...abdominal muscles are then stretched to access the uterus, and incisions are made in the womb. Amniotic fluid is drained and the baby is pulled out, head first. Once the...
6 Month Well-Baby Checkup
...muscles are either softer or stiffer than those of other babies A well-baby checkup may also be necessary if a disease is detected, or the child is born with a...
What is Neurology Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...medical professional who focuses on diagnosing, evaluating, and managing various disorders and conditions affecting the nervous system. This can include the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, and autonomic nervous...
Anti-Aging Treatment
...as long as one to two years. Botox Injections – These use different forms of botulinum toxin to temporarily paralyze (effects last about six to eight months) muscle activity to...