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… own. Follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and drinking. If you don't, your procedure may be … the scope. Next, the doctor puts either sterile water or salt water (saline) into your bladder to make it larger and … the scope. Next, the doctor puts either sterile water or salt water (saline) into your bladder to make it larger and …
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… from this test. A small bruise may form at the site. To lower the chance of bruising, keep pressure on the site for … people who have diabetes, blood ketones are expected to be lower than 0.6 mmol/L. Urine test Ketones are present in the … low-carbohydrate or high-fat diet. Are starving or have an eating disorder, including disorders that result in poor …
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… magnesium. Laxatives (such as milk of magnesia or Epsom salts). Magnesium supplements. Some diuretics . How It Is … magnesium. Laxatives (such as milk of magnesia or Epsom salts). Magnesium supplements. Some diuretics . How It Is …
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… contractions in the esophagus. This test can find: A weak lower esophageal sphincter . This may cause reflux. Weak … ) will be passed through your nose or mouth to your lower esophagus and stomach. This may make you feel like you … pH will be passed through your nose or mouth into your lower esophagus. This lets your doctor know if the pH drops …
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… look at the inner lining of your anus, your rectum, and the lower part of the large intestine (colon). These tests are … diseases of the anus (anoscopy), rectum (proctoscopy), or lower large intestine, also called the sigmoid colon, … diarrhea or constipation, blood or pus in the stool, or lower abdominal pain. Remove hemorrhoids. Check for and …
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… (polyps). A colonoscopy looks at the whole colon and the lower part of the small intestine. A test called sigmoidoscopy shows only the rectum and the lower part of the colon. Before this test, you will need to … granola. Follow your doctor's directions about when to stop eating solid foods and drink only clear liquids. You can …
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… with force after you inhale as deeply as you can. Normal or lower than predicted value Forced expiratory volume (FEV1) … How much air you can exhale with force in one breath. Lower FEV1 divided by FVC See the first two tests above. Lower Forced expiratory flow 25% to 75% How much air you can …
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… . During the 24-hour period, don't drink alcohol. It lowers the amount of uric acid eliminated by the kidneys. … may still be normal for you. Women typically have slightly lower uric acid levels than men. Many conditions can change … . During the 24-hour period, don't drink alcohol. It lowers the amount of uric acid eliminated by the kidneys. …
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… still be normal for you. Normal blood calcium values are lower in older people. You may also have values for an … still be normal for you. Normal blood calcium values are lower in older people. You may also have values for an …
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… a vein. You may get a small bruise at the site. You can lower the chance of bruising by keeping pressure on the site … a vein. You may get a small bruise at the site. You can lower the chance of bruising by keeping pressure on the site …