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… that dissolve in fat. Spleen . This organ helps fight infection. It also filters old red blood cells. The spleen … shape, and position of the liver. It may also check for problems of the liver. These include jaundice , cirrhosis , … of an enlarged spleen and look for damage or disease. Find problems with the pancreas, such as a tumour. Look for …
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… germs (such as bacteria or a fungus ) that can cause an infection. A sample of sputum is added to a substance that … grow, the culture is negative. If germs that can cause infection grow, the culture is positive. The type of germ … tests are done to find the right medicine for treating the infection. This is called sensitivity testing. You may be …
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… canal). A myelogram may be done to find a tumour, an infection, problems with the spine such as a herniated disc , or … canal (spinal stenosis). A tumour or infection causing problems with the spinal cord or nerve roots. A spinal disc …
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… pleural space. But too much fluid can build up because of problems such as infection, heart failure, and lung cancer. The procedure may … health products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if …
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… immune system under many abnormal conditions, such as an infection, an autoimmune disease , or cancer. There are many … as lymphoma or multiple myeloma . Chronic kidney disease . Infection, such as pneumonia , pelvic inflammatory disease , … disease ). Kidney, bone, joint, skin, or heart valve infections. Pregnancy and pre-eclampsia (toxemia of …
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… area of joint lining (synovium) that is swollen. Some joint problems may be repaired using arthroscopy with open … and the morning of your procedure. This may help prevent an infection. How It Is Done You will be asked to remove any … your arm or leg will be numb for several hours. Risks Problems during arthroscopy aren't common. Sometimes there …
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… Talk to your doctor about getting the HPV shots to prevent infection with the types of HPV that are most likely to … you avoid sex for 24 hours before a Pap test. If you've had problems with pelvic examinations in the past or have any … you avoid sex for 24 hours before a Pap test. If you've had problems with pelvic examinations in the past or have any …
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… load is first measured when you are diagnosed with HIV infection. This first measurement serves as the baseline. … A viral load test is done to watch for changes in an HIV infection. Your doctor uses it to see how well your … previous values. If the viral load drops, it means that the infection is being suppressed. An undetectable viral load …
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… and size of chromosomes . This can show if there are any problems that put the baby at risk for certain conditions, … birth defects, such as cleft lip , cleft palate , or heart problems. Testing is most often done as soon as possible so … later in pregnancy if your doctor thinks you may have an infection of the amniotic fluid (chorioamnionitis). Health …
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… These conditions include cysts, adhesions, fibroids , and infection. Laparoscopy may be done after early infertility … health products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your surgery. Your doctor will tell you if … numbness wears off. Risks There is a small chance of problems from laparoscopy, such as: Bleeding from the …
