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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 … lie on a table or bed. Or you may sit in a chair that leans back so your muscles are relaxed. Electromyogram The skin … or doctor asks you to tighten (contract) the muscle slowly and steadily. This electrical activity is recorded. …
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… different times and from different views. A small bowel follow-through may be done right away after this test to look … as trouble swallowing, vomiting, burping up food, belly pain (including a burning or gnawing pain in the centre of … of the barium through the intestines. You will lie on your back on an X-ray table. The table is tilted to bring you to …
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… . Overproduction of hormones by the adrenal glands . Low values Low progesterone values may be caused by: Problems with … . Overproduction of hormones by the adrenal glands . Low values Low progesterone values may be caused by: …
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… rate, muscle strength, and mental alertness. They also lower the amount of blood going to the skin and intestines … medicines can also cause high catecholamine levels. Low values Low levels of catecholamines usually do not indicate a …
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… (congenital hypothyroidism) may, in severe cases, have below-average intelligence. Older children also need thyroid … medicine for treatment of an underactive thyroid gland. Low values Low TSH levels may be caused by: An overactive thyroid gland …
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… But this is rare. It may also be done if both of the following are true: There is a low sperm count or no sperm in … Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to drive or get … about an hour before the test. You will lie on your back on an examination table. The skin over your testicle is …
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… Wrap an elastic band around your upper arm to stop the flow of blood. This makes the veins below the band larger so it is easier to put a needle into the … a vein. You may get a small bruise at the site. You can lower the chance of bruising by keeping pressure on the site …
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… thyroid gland absorbs from the blood. The tracer can be swallowed or can be injected into a vein. It travels through … products you are taking. Your doctor may ask you to eat a low-iodine diet for several days if this test is being done … neck and upper body. For this test, you will lie on your back with your head tipped backward and your neck extended. …
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… a visual examination. Dental X-rays may also be done as follow-up after dental treatments. The following types of … radiation. Bitewing. These X-rays show the upper and lower back teeth in a single view. These X-rays are used to check … How It Feels X-rays take only a few minutes and are not painful. Some people may gag on the plastic or cardboard …
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… you if and when you need to stop taking any of the following medicines that can change the RAIU test results: … so small that your chance of an allergic reaction is very low. Have ever had a serious allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis … radiology department. For this test, you will lie on your back with your head tipped backward and your neck extended. …
