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… test is done to help diagnose problems that prevent the small intestine from absorbing nutrients in food. D-xylose … except water for 8 to 12 hours before having this test. Children younger than 9 years old should not eat or drink … that holds about 4 L (1 gal) . The container has a small amount of preservative in it. Urinate into a small, …
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… a problem from this test. When a blood sample is taken, a small bruise may form at the site. Heel stick There is very … risk of a problem from a heel stick. A baby may get a small bruise at the puncture site. Results Phosphate levels are usually higher in children than in adults. That's because of the active bone …
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… is a rare disease that is passed from parents to children ( inherited genetic condition ). A galactosemia … risk of a problem from a heel stick. Your baby may get a small bruise at the puncture site. Blood sample from a vein … is very little chance of having a problem from this test. A small bruise may form at the site. Urine sample There are no …
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… had a kidney stone have a chance of having another one, so prevention measures are important. A kidney stone (renal … the urine and form kidney stones. A kidney stone can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. … choice. Your doctor will talk with you about treatment and prevention measures. About 80% of kidney stones are made of …
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… 5 fused bones at the bottom of the spine (sacrum) and the 4 small bones of the tailbone (coccyx). The most common spinal … for abnormal curves of the spine, such as scoliosis, in children or young adults. Check the spine for problems … 5 fused bones at the bottom of the spine (sacrum) and the 4 small bones of the tailbone (coccyx). The most common spinal …
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… is the right size for your arm: not too large and not too small. If you will be monitoring your blood pressure at … Canada's 2018 guidelines for diagnosis, risk assessment, prevention, and treatment of hypertension in adults and children. Canadian Journal of Cardiology , 34(5): 506–525. …
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… find the cause of joint pain or swelling. Normally, only a small amount of joint fluid is found in a joint. Joint fluid … is often injected into the skin over the joint. For young children, a sedative may also be given. A long, thin needle … be able to draw any fluid out. The joint space may be too small, or you may have scar tissue in the joint space. Or …
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… an injection of medicine that temporarily stops movement. A small area of your belly is numbed with an injection of … your belly into an umbilical vein in the umbilical cord . A small amount of blood is withdrawn into the needle and … an injection of medicine that temporarily stops movement. A small area of your belly is numbed with an injection of …
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… finds and treats during the test. Risks There is always a small chance of damage to cells or tissue from being exposed … compared with the possible benefits of the test. There is a small chance of a pelvic infection after the test. Your … if they think you might get a pelvic infection. There is a small chance of damaging or puncturing the uterus or …
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… Bone marrow aspiration is a procedure that takes out a small amount of bone marrow fluid through a needle. Bone marrow biopsy uses a needle to take out a small amount of bone with the marrow inside it. These … removed from the front of the pelvic bone. Babies and young children may have the sample taken from the front of the …
