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… Pelvic Ultrasound On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … as the bladder) show up clearly on a pelvic ultrasound . Bones may block other organs from being seen. Air-filled … problems. Look at the size of the bladder before and after urination. This can determine whether the bladder is …
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… Pelvic Examination On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … may have a small amount of vaginal discharge or bleeding after the examination. How long the test takes This … may have a small amount of vaginal discharge or bleeding after the examination. How long the test takes This …
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… Bone Scan On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … for the baby. You probably will have to wait 1 to 3 hours after the tracer is injected before your bone scan is done. … any radioactive urine from blocking the view of your pelvic bones during the scan. You will lie on a table, with …
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… Bone Biopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How … of water. You may need to stay overnight in the hospital after an open biopsy is done. Be sure you have someone to … will remove a small amount of bone through the needle. After the biopsy, the area will be cleaned and bandaged. You …
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… Bone Density On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It … the Test Test Overview A bone density test is a kind of X-ray test. It measures the density of minerals (such as calcium ) in your bones. This information helps your doctor estimate the …
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… Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy On this page: Test … may feel pressure or some dull pain during the procedure. After the doctor takes the sample, he or she will remove the … a sample of bone marrow fluid taken from the back of the pelvic bone. In rare cases a fluid sample is removed from …
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… foot, ankle, knee, hip, or leg. It is done to see whether a bone has been fractured or a joint dislocated . It is also … or around a bone. See if your bones are positioned properly after treatment for a fracture or dislocation, such as after … need to be removed. A lead shield may be placed over your pelvic area to protect it from radiation. Two or more …
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… period. Your doctor may suggest that the test be done soon after your period ends and before your ovary releases an egg … the test. You may want to bring a sanitary pad to wear after the test. That's because some of the dye may leak from … possible benefits of the test. There is a small chance of a pelvic infection after the test. Your doctor may give you …
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… radioactive substance in liquid form) to look at organs or bones in the body. During the test, the tracer is put into a … Assess heart attack risk or find damaged heart tissue after a heart attack. Diagnose gall bladder disease. … your breast milk. Do not breastfeed your baby for 2 days after this test. During this time, you can give your baby …
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… a sed rate is done with other tests to confirm a diagnosis. After a diagnosis has been made, a sed rate can be done to … . Chronic kidney disease . Infection, such as pneumonia , pelvic inflammatory disease , or appendicitis . Inflammation … of the thyroid gland ( Graves' disease ). Kidney, bone, joint, skin, or heart valve infections. Pregnancy and …
