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… vessels. These blood vessels are typically in the groin or neck. Then the doctor threads these catheters into the … Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to drive or get … will be shaved and cleaned. This is usually in your groin, neck, or arm. Sterile towels will be draped over your body, …
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… Lymphoma (cancer of the lymph nodes). Giant cell arteritis (painful swelling of the blood vessels in the head and neck). Rheumatoid arthritis (painful swelling of the tissues … (painful swelling of the blood vessels in the head and neck). Rheumatoid arthritis (painful swelling of the tissues …
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… It is similar to the bladder stress test except the bladder neck is lifted slightly with a finger or instrument inserted … checks to see if incontinence is the result of the bladder neck being pushed down too far by the stress. While you are … test may be helped by surgery that raises the bladder neck. Fluid loss that is not immediate (that is, it occurs …
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… A SPECT scan is often used to evaluate brain, head, and neck problems; to look at blood flow to the heart; to … bathroom. Avoid using a urinal. How It Feels You won't feel pain during the test. The table you lie on may be hard, and … your metabolism. You recently had surgery, a biopsy, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy. Current as of: …
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… the test, a doctor makes a small cut (incision) in the neck just above the breastbone. Sometimes the cut is made on … cancer. Treatment may include surgery, radiation , or chemotherapy . Diagnose certain types of infection, such as … Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to drive or get …
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… part of the body, such as from the back of the scalp by the neck or from the pubic area. Hair samples are generally … your hair (usually about a spoonful) from the nape of your neck. The sample should be 2.5 cm (1 in.) to 4 cm (2 in.) … months before the test. How It Feels There is generally no pain or discomfort associated with this test. But if you …
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… lenses. Loosen or remove any tight clothing around your neck. Pressure on the veins in your neck can increase the pressure inside your eyes. Stay … each eye. How It Feels Tonometry should not cause any eye pain. Your doctor will use eyedrops to numb the surface of …
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… them with only a sip of water. Before the test, remove any necklaces, bracelets, rings, or other jewellery. You should … Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to drive or get … the catheter may be inserted, such as the groin, arm, or neck. A shot of local anesthetic will be given at the …
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… second-hand smoke. How It Is Done If you are on oxygen therapy, the oxygen may be turned off for 20 minutes before … site. How It Feels Collecting blood from an artery is more painful than collecting it from a vein. That's because the … reported. This is only useful if you are receiving oxygen therapy from a tank or are on a ventilator. Many conditions …
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… cancer of the airway using radioactive materials (brachytherapy). How To Prepare Procedures can be stressful. This … Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to drive or get … will lie on your back on a table with your shoulders and neck supported by a pillow. Or you might recline in a chair …
