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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 … and other options. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may increase the risk …
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… 2 to 5 days before this test. This helps to make sure that your sperm count will be at its highest. It also makes the … alcohol for a few days before the test. Be sure to tell your doctor about any medicines or natural health products you take. How It Is Done You will …
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… The barium is often combined with gas-making crystals. Your doctor watches the barium move through your esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small … also be asked to stop eating for 12 hours before the test. Your doctor will tell you if you need to stop taking certain …
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… and fatty substances used as a source of energy by your body. Lipids are found in your blood and are stored in tissues. They are an important … before the tests. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may increase the risk …
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… or can be injected into a vein. It travels through your body, giving off radiation signals. The camera "sees" … medicines or supplements for a while before the test. Tell your doctor about all of the medicines and natural health products you are taking. Your doctor may ask …
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… Amniocentesis is a test to look at the fluid that surrounds your baby ( fetus ) in the uterus . Amniotic fluid has cells … other substances that can give clues about the health of your fetus. For this test, a needle is put gently through your belly into your uterus. About 30 mL (2 Tbsp) of fluid …
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… cord and brain that you need to urinate. In response, your spinal cord sends a signal for the bladder to contract (voiding reflex). When you hold in your urine, your brain is overriding this reflex. When you allow the …
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… Test Overview A cardiac blood pool scan shows how well your heart is pumping blood to the rest of your body. During this test, a small amount of a radioactive … To Prepare Before having a cardiac blood pool scan, tell your health professional if you: Are allergic to any …
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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 … with the scan. You may need to take off all or most of your clothes, depending on which area is being examined. (You may be allowed to keep on your underwear if it does not interfere with the test.) You …
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… or Pharmacia CAP), may be used to provide more information. Your allergy test results may show that allergy treatment is … is most likely allergic to. How To Prepare Be sure to tell your doctor about all the medicines you take. You may need … or intradermal test will: Clean the test site (usually on your back or arm) with alcohol. Place drops of the allergens …
