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… a time when you are not having a menstrual period. Do not use vaginal creams or douches before doing the examination. … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… Risks Results Test Overview Doctors use the KOH preparation test to find out if you have a … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise …
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… tests done on urine in most doctors' offices if they are used exactly as instructed. There are two basic types of … Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Siobhan M. …
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… of the eyes may look yellow (jaundice). Jaundice may be caused by liver disease ( hepatitis ), blood disorders ( … disease, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis , or the effects of medicines that can damage the liver. Find out if something … during a transfusion (called a transfusion reaction). Medicines that may increase bilirubin levels. This includes …
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… glands called a pheochromocytoma . Tumours like this can cause your adrenal glands to release too many hormones. And … avoid dehydration . Your doctor may ask you to stop certain medicines, such as blood pressure medicines, before the test. Do not take cold or allergy …
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… to find germs (such as bacteria or a fungus ) that can cause an infection. A sample of sputum is added to a substance … tests. Sometimes other tests are done to find the right medicine for treating the infection. This is called … may be cancelled. If your doctor told you to take your medicines on the day of surgery, take them with only a sip …
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… Overview An angiogram of the lung is an X-ray test that uses a special dye and camera ( fluoroscopy ) to take … the test and for 1 day after the test. If you take these medicines, talk with your doctor. This test can be done as … (IV) line in a vein in your arm so your doctor can give you medicine or fluids if needed. A device called a pulse …
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… in foods to make acids and other substances that can cause problems and damage the teeth, gums, and bone. Acids can … Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Steven K. …
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… blood test is done to check for conditions that cause the body to make certain types of antibodies called cold … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Current as …
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… into the thyroid gland. Many thyroid specialists like to use a needle biopsy method rather than surgery. Core needle … may be cancelled. If your doctor told you to take your medicines on the day of the procedure, take them with only a … or blood-clotting disorders. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may …
