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… is a procedure that looks at the space behind your breastbone and between your lungs. This area is called the mediastinum (say … only a sip of water. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for …
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… of this hormone in a pregnant woman's blood to see if the baby may have Down syndrome . Inhibin A is made by the … other factors—help the doctor estimate the chance that the baby may have certain problems or birth defects. Health … you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care …
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… or can be injected into a vein. It travels through your body, giving off radiation signals. The camera "sees" … test can get into your breast milk and is not good for the baby. How It Is Done A thyroid scan is done in the nuclear … test can get into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed your baby for 1 or 2 days after this test. During this time, you …
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… liver biopsy is a procedure to take a very small sample of your liver tissue. Then a doctor looks at this tissue under … the biopsy area. Then the doctor puts a long needle through your skin between two of your lower ribs on your right side. … your liver where the biopsy was done. You will probably go home the same day. It can take several days to get the …
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… fainted or who often feel light-headed. The results help your doctor know the cause of your fainting or feeling light-headed. The test uses a … before the test. You may need to have someone drive you home after the test. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and …
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… Normal Each lab has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for … from the stomach or intestines. High ammonia values in a baby may be present when the blood types of a mother and her baby do not match ( hemolytic disease of the newborn ). …
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… gastrointestinal (or GI) endoscopy is a test that allows your doctor to look at the inside of your esophagus, stomach, and the first part of your small intestine, called the duodenum. The … days before the test. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for …
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… (EKG or ECG) records the electrical activity of your heart while you do your usual activities. Ambulatory means that you are able to … There are several different types of ambulatory monitors. Your doctor will choose the type that works best for you and …
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… The radioactive tracer used in this test can get into your breast milk and is not good for the baby. How It Is Done Before the test You will need to remove … test can get into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed your baby for 1 or 2 days after this test. During this time, you …
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… vessel, nerve, or psychological issues. To find the cause, your doctor will first ask about your sexual history and do a physical … these normal nighttime erections. This test can be done at home or in a special sleep lab. Tests are usually done for …
