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… and feel air moving. You may also hear tapping or snapping noises as the MRI scans are taken. You may be given earplugs … burning, or breathing problems. Risks There are no known harmful effects from the strong magnetic field used for an … burning, or breathing problems. Risks There are no known harmful effects from the strong magnetic field used for an …
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… a screen with a checkerboard pattern. For ABER by clicking noises or a tone sent through earphones. For SSER by an … a screen with a checkerboard pattern. For ABER by clicking noises or a tone sent through earphones. For SSER by an …
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… body (about 85%) is found in blood and lymph fluid. Sodium levels in the body are partly controlled by a hormone called … which is made by the adrenal glands . Aldosterone levels tell the kidneys when to hold sodium in the body … laxatives, aspirin, mouthwash, and toothpaste. Low sodium levels have many causes, such as heart failure, …
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… tissue you have. Men generally have higher creatinine levels than women. Creatinine clearance A creatinine … in the liver and passed out of your body in the urine. The levels of blood creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) can … as dehydration, that may cause abnormal BUN and creatinine levels. Why It Is Done These tests are done: To see if your …
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… doctor or technician may try to wake the baby with a loud noise or by having you eat or drink something. How long the … doctor or technician may try to wake the baby with a loud noise or by having you eat or drink something. How long the …
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… cells trigger the release of gastrin in the blood. As blood levels of gastrin rise, the stomach releases acid (gastric … gastric acid has been produced by the stomach, gastrin levels in the blood drop. Gastrin also has minor effects on … some medicines before this test. Stress can affect gastrin levels. So you may be asked to rest quietly for 30 minutes …
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… usually available within 12 hours. High values High albumin levels may be caused by: Severe dehydration . High globulin levels may be caused by: Diseases of the blood, such as … Liver disease. Tuberculosis . Low values Low albumin levels may be caused by: A poor diet (malnutrition). Kidney …
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… does not contain blood, mucus, pus, undigested meat fibres, harmful bacteria , viruses , fungi , or parasites . The … stool contains blood, mucus, pus, undigested meat fibres, harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. The stool contains low levels of enzymes , such as trypsin or elastase. Many …
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… indirect bilirubin. Total bilirubin and direct bilirubin levels are measured directly in the blood. Indirect … Some people with this problem get jaundice, but it's not harmful. High levels of bilirubin in the blood may be caused … Some people with this problem get jaundice, but it's not harmful. High levels of bilirubin in the blood may be caused …
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… for 18 hours or longer. Are pregnant. Some women have low levels of ketones during pregnancy and this does not affect … to your doctor as well. Many conditions can change ketone levels. Fasting usually causes only mild increases in the level. But ketone levels in diabetic ketoacidosis are much higher. Your doctor …
