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… uric acid levels is working. Check uric acid levels in people who are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy … uric acid levels is working. Check uric acid levels in people who are undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy …
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… test. An empty stomach helps your doctor see your stomach clearly during the test. It also reduces your chances of … medicine wears off. This usually takes a few hours. Many people report that they remember very little of the test … make your tongue and throat feel numb and swollen. Some people report that they feel as if they can't breathe at …
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… slit lamp examinations are done to find eye problems at an early stage and to guide treatment if eye problems develop. … drops usually wear off in about 30 minutes. Risks In some people, the dilating or numbing drops can cause: Some … drops usually wear off in about 30 minutes. Risks In some people, the dilating or numbing drops can cause: Some …
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… A blood test to check potassium is done to: Check levels in people being treated with medicines such as diuretics and for people having kidney dialysis . Check to see whether … for too low or too high potassium levels is working. Check people with high blood pressure who may have a problem with …
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… sweat on the skin surface contains very little chloride. People with cystic fibrosis have a high level of chloride in … The electric current may cause skin redness and excess sweating for a short time after the test is done. In rare … The electric current may cause skin redness and excess sweating for a short time after the test is done. In rare …
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… is a blood test for the mother. The test can be done as early as 10 weeks in the pregnancy. If this screening test … is a blood test for the mother. The test can be done as early as 10 weeks in the pregnancy. If this screening test …
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… before the test. The ALP level generally goes up after eating, especially after you eat fatty foods. Tell your … before the test. The ALP level generally goes up after eating, especially after you eat fatty foods. Tell your …
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… tract . Sometimes a test for gastrin is done after eating a high-protein diet or after receiving an injection … tract . Sometimes a test for gastrin is done after eating a high-protein diet or after receiving an injection …
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… caused by: Dehydration , such as from diarrhea or vomiting. Eating a lot of salt. Kidney disease. An overactive … caused by: Dehydration , such as from diarrhea or vomiting. Eating a lot of salt. Kidney disease. An overactive …
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… Testing may be done before and after exercise, if you are healthy enough. Veins in the arms and legs For this test, … Testing may be done before and after exercise, if you are healthy enough. Veins in the arms and legs For this test, …