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… with the baseline. With good treatment, the viral load should go down. Within a few months of treatment, the virus should become undetectable. This means there is very little … has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. …
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… has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The … the blood to clot easily in veins and arteries. The PTT can get longer when you are using heparin, so your PTT value … has a different range for what's normal. Your lab report should show the range that your lab uses for each test. The …
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… of sand or a small piece of gravel. Any stone you find should be kept dry—do not put it in fluid or urine. Put it in a cup with a lid or in a plastic … stone may need surgery or another type of procedure to get it out. Risks There is no chance for problems with …
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… between your menstrual periods. A vaginal self-examination should not replace a regular pelvic examination by your … the light and mirror until you can see into the vagina. You should be able to see the reddish pink walls of the vagina, … as much as you can during the vaginal self-examination. You should have little or no discomfort from the examination, …
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… such as narcolepsy . Watch brain activity while a person is getting general anesthesia for brain surgery. How To Prepare … problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the test and how soon … problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the test and how soon …
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… to feel. But lymph nodes in the neck, armpit, or groin can get bigger and become tender. Swollen lymph nodes usually … problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the test and how soon … This is common. After surgery you may have a buildup of fluid where lymph nodes were removed. This fluid is called …
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… pancreatitis . Open a narrowed bile duct or insert a drain. Get a tissue sample for more testing (biopsy). Measure the … during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the procedure and how … vision for several hours after the test. You may feel flushed when the contrast material is injected. Risks …
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… (say "thor-uh-sen-TEE-sis") is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall. … will use the needle or catheter to take fluid out. You may get medicine before the procedure. This helps with pain and … during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the procedure and how …
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… a specific organ in the upper part of your belly, you may get a special ultrasound, such as a kidney ultrasound. If … find out the size of the kidneys, detect a mass, or detect fluid surrounding the kidneys. It can also look for causes … the ureters are enlarged because urine does not drain as it should. Kidney stones are seen. (But not all stones can be …
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… from which the hair is taken varies. In general, your hair should be washed and free of any hair care products. How It … about a spoonful) from the nape of your neck. The sample should be 2.5 cm (1 in.) to 4 cm (2 in.) long and should include the new growth closest to the scalp. Put the …
