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… A digital (finger) rectal examination is done to check for problems with organs or other structures in the pelvis and … his chest. A woman is often examined while lying on her back on an examination table, with her feet raised and … his chest. A woman is often examined while lying on her back on an examination table, with her feet raised and …
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… started a gluten-free diet, your doctor will have you go back to eating gluten foods several weeks ahead of the test. … started a gluten-free diet, your doctor will have you go back to eating gluten foods several weeks ahead of the test. …
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… (a diuretic) may also be injected. You may lie on your back on a table, stand, or sit upright. A large scanning … (a diuretic) may also be injected. You may lie on your back on a table, stand, or sit upright. A large scanning …
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… the skull have grown together. The test looks for possible problems of premature birth, such as periventricular … care unit (NICU). Your baby will lie on his or her back. A device called a transducer is moved across the soft … care unit (NICU). Your baby will lie on his or her back. A device called a transducer is moved across the soft …
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… , and lower airways. This procedure may be done to diagnose problems with the airway, the lungs, or the lymph nodes in … bronchoscopy During this procedure, you will lie on your back on a table with your shoulders and neck supported by a … performed under general anesthesia . You will lie on your back on a table with your shoulders and neck supported by a …
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… of tissue. These will be checked for cancer and other problems. This is called a biopsy. If you have a biopsy, you … give you other medicines and fluids. You will lie on your back on a table. You may have your knees bent, legs apart. … . The doctor or nurse first numbs the area on your back where the needle will be inserted. Then the needle is …
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… the response to antibiotic treatment. Diagnose inflammatory problems such as pulmonary fibrosis or sarcoidosis . Find … a small amount of radioactive tracer. You will need to come back for the scans. Gallium scans are usually done 24 hours … to cover yourself during the test. You will lie on your back on a table. A large camera will be close above you. The …
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… iodine uptake (RAIU) test may also be done to find problems with how the thyroid gland works, such as … neck and upper body. For this test, you will lie on your back with your head tipped backward and your neck extended. It is important to lie …
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… cause of headaches. Help diagnose a stroke or blood vessel problems in the head. Problems with blood vessels may include an aneurysm or … from the ears to the brain ( auditory nerves ). Look for problems of the pituitary gland . Investigate or follow a …
