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… are 34 or more weeks pregnant. During a contraction, the blood and oxygen supply to your baby drops for a short time. … You may also massage your nipples. This tells your body to release oxytocin. During this test, your baby's … your left side. This is so you will not put pressure on the blood vessels in your belly. Two belts with sensors will be …
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… a feeling of a lump in the throat, or mucus with blood in it. Check injuries to the throat, narrowing of the … and how soon to do it. If you take aspirin or some other blood thinner, ask your doctor if you should stop taking it … a feeling of a lump in the throat, or mucus with blood in it. Check injuries to the throat, narrowing of the …
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… to collect a urine sample. You will need to drink enough fluids and avoid urinating so that you will be able to … to collect a urine sample. You will need to drink enough fluids and avoid urinating so that you will be able to …
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… growths (tumours) are present. Signs of sinusitis , such as fluid in the sinuses or a thick tissues lining the sinuses, … growths (tumours) are present. Signs of sinusitis , such as fluid in the sinuses or a thick tissues lining the sinuses, …
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… machine. The CT scanner sends X-rays through the body. Each rotation of the scanner takes a second and … to see on the CT pictures. The dye may be used to check for blood flow and look for tumours , areas of inflammation , or … to see on the CT pictures. The dye may be used to check for blood flow and look for tumours , areas of inflammation , or …
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… see if there is a problem with the eustachian tube or fluid behind the eardrum ( otitis media with effusion ). A … see if there is a problem with the eustachian tube or fluid behind the eardrum ( otitis media with effusion ). A …
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… or PPD) is put under the top layer of skin . The fluid makes a little bump (wheal) under the skin. A circle … or PPD) is put under the top layer of skin . The fluid makes a little bump (wheal) under the skin. A circle …
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… pyelogram (CT/IVP) is usually done to look for the cause of blood in the urine. Why It Is Done An IVP is done to: … with the structure of the urinary tract. Find the cause of blood in the urine. Look for damage to the urinary tract … slight burning in your arm and flushing throughout your body. You may also notice a salty or metallic taste in your …
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… Test Overview A reticulocyte count is a blood test that measures how fast red blood cells called reticulocytes are made by the bone marrow and released into the blood. Reticulocytes are in the blood for about 2 days …
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… Overview A glycohemoglobin test, or hemoglobin A1c, is a blood test that checks the amount of sugar (glucose) bound to the hemoglobin in the red blood cells. People who have diabetes or other conditions that increase their blood glucose levels have more glycohemoglobin (sugar bound …
