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… in the stool or rectal bleeding. Check for the cause of chronic diarrhea. Check for the cause of iron deficiency anemia . Check the colon after abnormal results from a test, … scan. Watch or treat colon problems like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) . Check for the cause of long-term, …
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… cord or fetus. The fetal blood is tested for signs of anemia and other blood problems. FBS is also known as … of amniocentesis tests have first shown moderate to severe anemia. If you are Rh-sensitized and you are carrying an … of Rh sensitization are severe and the fetus has severe anemia, a fetal blood transfusion may be done right away. …
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… (GI) examination. The test is used to help find diseases and other problems that affect the large intestine. … or altered bowel habits. Check on other problems such as anemia or unexplained weight loss. How To Prepare For 1 to 3 … day before the test: Drink plenty of fluids. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, …
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… bacteria and viruses. But in disorders known as autoimmune diseases, the immune system attacks and destroys the body's … deficiency , immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) , and hemolytic anemia . Liver disease, such as hepatitis . Thyroid disease, … deficiency , immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) , and hemolytic anemia . Liver disease, such as hepatitis . Thyroid disease, …
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… body in the urine. A BUN test is done to see how well your kidneys are working. If your kidneys are not able to remove urea from the blood normally, … high in protein can also make your BUN level higher. Liver disease or damage can lower your BUN level. A low BUN level …
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… different components of urine, a waste product made by the kidneys . It checks the colour, clarity (clear or cloudy), … about your health and problems you may have. The kidneys take out waste material, minerals, fluids, and other … Why It Is Done A urine test may be done: To check for a disease or infection of the urinary tract. The urinary tract …
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… rest of it is stored in tissues throughout the body. The kidneys help control the amount of phosphate in the blood. Extra phosphate is filtered by the kidneys and passes out of the body in the urine. A high … between calcium and phosphate may be disrupted by some diseases or infections. For this reason, phosphate and …
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… test done to check for sickle cell trait or sickle cell disease . Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disease … by the body faster than normal blood cells. This causes anemia . Also, sickled cells can get trapped in blood … by the body faster than normal blood cells. This causes anemia . Also, sickled cells can get trapped in blood …
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… if you have: Hyperthyroidism. Bleeding problems. Lupus. Chronic kidney disease. Type 1 diabetes or gestational diabetes. High blood …
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… is done to: Check for severe breathing problems and lung diseases, such as asthma , cystic fibrosis , or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) . See how well … level in the blood of people who have heart failure , kidney failure , uncontrolled diabetes , sleep disorders, or …
