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… the belly of an unborn male baby. In most cases they move down into the scrotum before or soon after birth. But … testicular cancer . Testicular examination This is a complete physical examination of the groin and the genitals, … testicular cancer . Testicular examination This is a complete physical examination of the groin and the genitals, …
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… the waste product urea. Urea is made when protein is broken down in your body. Urea is made in the liver and passed out … lower BUN levels than men because of how their bodies break down protein. A low BUN-to-creatinine ratio may be caused by … the waste product urea. Urea is made when protein is broken down in your body. Urea is made in the liver and passed out …
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… Ketones are substances that are made when the body breaks down fat for energy. Normally, your body gets the energy it … directions on the bottle of test strips or tablets. Avoid getting toilet paper, pubic hair, stool, menstrual blood, or other …
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… levels. When sodium levels go up, potassium levels go down, and when sodium levels go down, potassium levels go up. Potassium levels are also … levels. When sodium levels go up, potassium levels go down, and when sodium levels go down, potassium levels go …
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… A hard and fast breath usually makes a "huff" sound. Write down the number on the gauge. This is your peak flow. Repeat these steps 2 more times. Write down the highest of the three numbers in your asthma diary. … A hard and fast breath usually makes a "huff" sound. Write down the number on the gauge. This is your peak flow. Repeat …
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… are being tested, they will be tested first while you lie down. Then they'll be tested again while you sit. Depending … a compression manoeuvre or Valsalva manoeuvre . Incomplete blockage of a vein by a blood clot may be seen on … a compression manoeuvre or Valsalva manoeuvre . Incomplete blockage of a vein by a blood clot may be seen on …
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… viral load is checked during treatment, the level should go down. Hepatitis C Current as of: … viral load is checked during treatment, the level should go down. Hepatitis C Current as of: …
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… into your spinal canal. You may feel a quick, sharp pain down your buttock or leg when the needle is moved in your … of a seizure if the dye moves to the brain. So if you lie down, you need to keep your head raised higher than your … into your spinal canal. You may feel a quick, sharp pain down your buttock or leg when the needle is moved in your …
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… is in place, the solid central core of the needle (stylet) is removed. If the needle is in the right spot in the … (CSF) will drip from the end of the needle. If not, the stylet will be put back in and the needle will be moved in a … may be asked to straighten your legs while you are lying down. Your doctor takes the pressure reading, called the …
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… as wide as possible. Your doctor will press your tongue down with a flat stick (tongue depressor) and then examine … as wide as possible. Your doctor will press your tongue down with a flat stick (tongue depressor) and then examine …
