- 41. Brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation)
- (Brain AVM (arteriovenous malformation))
- ... When did you first begin experiencing symptoms? Have your symptoms been continuous, or occasional? How severe are your symptoms? What, if anything, seems to improve your symptoms? What, if ...
- 42. Canker sore
- (Canker sore)
- ... what to expect from your doctor. Information to gather in advance Write down your symptoms, including when they first started and how they may have changed or worsened over time. Make a list of ...
- 43. Hammertoe and mallet toe
- (Hammertoe and mallet toe)
- ... corns or calluses. The bottom of the affected toe can press down, creating the mallet-like appearance of mallet toe. At first, a hammertoe or mallet toe may maintain its flexibility and lie flat when ...
- 44. Depression
- (Depression)
- ... you or your loved ones first notice your symptoms of depression? How long have you felt depressed? Do you generally always feel down, or does your mood fluctuate? Does your mood ever swing from feeling ...
- 45. Aplastic anemia
- (Aplastic anemia)
- ... and have a matching donor — most often a sibling. If a donor is found, your diseased bone marrow is first depleted with radiation or chemotherapy. Healthy stem cells from the donor are filtered from ...
- 46. Amnesia
- (Amnesia)
- ... When did you first notice your memory loss? Did you experience any other symptoms at that time? Were you involved in any trauma? For example, a car accident, violent collision in sports or an assault? ...
- 47. Hair loss
- (Hair loss)
- ... crash dieting. You're likely to first bring your concerns to the attention of your family doctor. He or she may refer you to a dermatologist — a doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin problems. ...
- 48. Autonomic neuropathy
- (Autonomic neuropathy)
- ... When did you first begin experiencing symptoms? Have your symptoms been continuous or occasional? How severe are your symptoms? Does anything seem to improve your symptoms? What, if anything, ...
- 49. Airplane ear
- (Airplane ear)
- ... see your family doctor or a general practitioner first. You may, however, be referred to an ear, nose and throat specialist (ENT, or otolaryngologist). It's useful to prepare for your appointment. What ...
- 50. Childhood schizophrenia
- (Childhood schizophrenia)
- ... child. You may be afraid of rushing to conclusions that may lead to stigmatizing labels. Yet, treatment at the first sign of a problem may help in the long run. If you notice that your child has stopped ...
