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… Done A spinal X-ray is done to: Find the cause of ongoing pain, numbness, or weakness. Check for arthritis of the … If the X-ray is being taken because of a possibly serious injury to your neck or back, a radiologist will look at the … before taking others. This is done to prevent causing more injury. If you have a neck brace (cervical collar) in place, …
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… peripheral arterial disease ) in people who have severe leg pain when walking. Check how bad atherosclerosis is in the … the catheter will be inserted (in the groin or above the elbow) will be shaved and cleaned. Your doctor will numb the … the catheter will be inserted (in the groin or above the elbow) will be shaved and cleaned. Your doctor will numb the …
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… fallopian tubes. The pictures can show problems such as an injury or abnormal structure of the uterus or fallopian … abnormal shape or structure. The test can also look for an injury, polyps , fibroids , adhesions , or a foreign object in the uterus. These types of problems may cause painful menstrual periods or repeated miscarriages . See if …
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… (femoral artery) or on the inside of the arm above the elbow crease (brachial artery). How It Feels If the sample … from an artery Collecting blood from an artery is more painful than collecting it from a vein. That's because the … (femoral artery) or on the inside of the arm above the elbow crease (brachial artery). How It Feels If the sample …
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… glands. Spleen. A CT scan can be used to check for an injury to the spleen or the size of the spleen. Pelvis. A CT … for problems of the arms or legs, such as the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, or foot. Other uses … takes a few minutes. How It Feels The test will not cause pain, but some people feel nervous inside the CT scanner. If …
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… is about 2.5 centimetres (1 inch) above the bend of your elbow. Do not move, talk, or text while you take your blood … is about 2.5 centimetres (1 inch) above the bend of your elbow. Do not move, talk, or text while you take your blood …
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… symptoms such as a cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain. Find lung conditions—such as pneumonia, lung cancer, … for these conditions. Look for problems from a chest injury, such as rib fractures or lung damage. Find foreign … or tuberculosis , is present. Problems such as a tumour, injury, or a condition such as edema from heart failure may …
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… weak voice, or no voice. Find the cause of throat and ear pain. Find the cause for trouble swallowing, a feeling of a … Normal: The throat (larynx) does not have swelling, an injury, narrowing (strictures), or foreign bodies. Your … (paralysis). Abnormal: Your larynx has inflammation, injury, strictures, tumours, or foreign bodies. Your vocal …
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… or a joint dislocated . It is also used to check for an injury or damage from conditions such as an infection, … It Is Done Extremity X-rays are done to: Find the cause of pain in an extremity. See if your bone is fractured or your … X-ray technologist will position your limb. If you have an injury, your leg or arm will be handled gently and supported …
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… to react in ways that aren't normal. If you have leg pain or numbness, you may have these tests to find out which … The voltage of electrical pulses is too low to cause an injury. Results Your doctor may be able to tell you some of … than normal for that nerve. Slower speeds may be caused by injury to a nerve or group of nerves. The results from these …
