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… affect the inner ear, brain, or the nerves connecting them. During ENG, electrodes are attached to the face near the … nausea and vomiting. Do not wear facial makeup or lotion during the test so the electrodes can attach to the skin. If … tell your doctor, so your neck and back will be protected during the test. How It Is Done Electronystagmography (ENG) …
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… Guidelines Expert Committee, et al. (2018). Diabetes and pregnancy. Canadian Journal of Diabetes , 42(Suppl 1): … Guidelines Expert Committee, et al. (2018). Diabetes and pregnancy. Canadian Journal of Diabetes , 42(Suppl 1): … Guidelines Expert Committee, et al. (2018). Diabetes and pregnancy. Canadian Journal of Diabetes , 42(Suppl 1): …
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… mouth ( xerostomia ) or swelling in the salivary glands. During a salivary gland scan, the tracer liquid is put into … to take off jewellery that may get in the way of the scan. During a salivary gland scan, you will sit with the camera … by the tracer. The pictures are taken every few minutes during the scan. You need to stay very still during the scan …
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… controls the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood. During a thyroid and parathyroid ultrasound, a small … also be used to keep track of the size of the thyroid gland during treatment for a thyroid problem. Guide the placement of the needle during a thyroid biopsy . Look for enlarged parathyroid …
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… you exercise. Sometimes EKG abnormalities can be seen only during exercise or while you have symptoms. This test is sometimes called a "stress test" or a "treadmill test." During an exercise EKG, you may either walk on a … exercise. Help find the cause of symptoms that occur during exercise or activity, such as dizziness; fainting; or …
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… about your sexual history and do a physical examination . During this examination, the doctor will: Check your blood … NPT test checks to see if you're having normal erections during sleep. It's common to have 3 to 5 full erections during deep sleep. If you don't have erections because of …
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… the thyroid gland . Lumps in the thyroid gland may be found during a physical examination or seen on a thyroid … do not need to do anything to prepare. You will be awake during the biopsy. Open biopsy. You will get general anesthesia and be asleep during an open biopsy. Follow the instructions exactly about …
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… to make detailed pictures of the spine and vertebrae . During the test, you will lie on a table that is attached to … present since birth (congenital). Look at problems seen during a standard X-ray test. Check how well spinal surgery … underwear for some scans. You will be given a gown to use during the test. You may have contrast material (dye) put …
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… products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should … a blood pressure cuff on your arm. And you may have an IV. During the test, you will lie flat on a table that can tilt … Then you will be checked for symptoms again. If you faint during the test, the table will be returned to a flat …
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… the drainage angle ) is open or closed. It is often done during a regular eye examination, depending on your age and … or other damage to the drainage angle. Treat glaucoma. During gonioscopy, laser light can be pointed through a … to numb your eye wears off. If your eyes might be dilated during your examination, your doctor may suggest that you …