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… suspected, don't have sex until the test results have come back. If the test shows that you have gonorrhea, don't have … be treated for gonorrhea to avoid passing the infection back to you or to others. If you have gonorrhea, all of your … infection may be causing your symptoms. These may include pain when you urinate, anal itching or bleeding, vaginal …
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… penis. The tool uses reflected sound waves to show blood flow on a computer screen. The results of your tests may show … of the arteries (atherosclerosis) can limit blood flow. And long-distance bicycle riding on a hard, narrow … medicine is inserted into the penis. If you feel an aching pain during the erection, tell your doctor right away. …
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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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… You breathe through a mouthpiece while pressure and air flow measurements are collected. Residual volume (RV). This … caffeine. Caffeine can cause your airways to relax and allow more air than usual to pass through. If you have … If you have an arterial blood gas test, you may feel some pain from the needle used to collect the blood. The other …
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… puts a long needle through your skin between two of your lower ribs on your right side. The needle goes into your … liver. When the needle goes into the liver, you may feel a pain in your shoulder. This is called referred pain. It's … During the test During the test, you will lie on your back with your right arm resting under or above your head …
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… A gamma camera detects the radioactive material as it flows through the heart and lungs. The percentage of blood … is working. This test has other names, including cardiac flow study, cardiac nuclear scan, first-pass scan, and MUGA … the skin. Otherwise, a cardiac blood pool scan is usually painless. You will not feel anything from the operation of …
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… cause red blood cells to clump together (agglutinate) at low temperatures. Healthy people generally have low levels of cold agglutinins in their blood. But lymphoma … temperatures. These symptoms can include numbness, burning, pain, or pale skin of the fingertips, toes, ears, or nose. …
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… find problems with the blood vessels that may be causing reduced blood flow. With MRA, both the blood flow and the condition of the … can take as long as 2 hours. How It Feels You won't have pain from the magnetic field or radio waves used for the MRI …
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… ) that can cause an infection. A sample of cells from the back of your throat is added to a substance that promotes … How It Is Done You will be asked to tilt your head back and open your mouth as wide as you can. Your doctor … If your throat is sore, the swabbing may be slightly painful. Risks There is very little chance of having a …
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… waves to make a picture of the organs and structures in the lower belly (pelvis). This test looks at the bladder and: … A small hand-held device called a transducer is passed back and forth over the lower belly. Transrectal ultrasound. … ultrasound may be done to: Find out what is causing pelvic pain. Look for the cause of vaginal bleeding. Look for …