329 results found
Medical tests
… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview An extremity X-ray is a … if you have an injury. Risks There is always a slight chance of damage to cells or tissue from radiation, … the low levels of radiation used for this test. But the chance of damage from the X-rays is extremely low. It is not …
Medical tests
… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview Spinal X-rays are pictures … if you have an injury. Risks There is always a slight chance of damage to cells or tissue from radiation, … the low levels of radiation used for this test. But the chance of damage from the X-rays is extremely low. It is not …
Medical tests
… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview A computed tomography … before the test. For example, tell your doctor all of the medicines you take, if you are or might be pregnant, if … technologist or your doctor how you are feeling. Risks The chance of a CT angiogram causing a problem is small. There …
Medical tests
… severe cramping or abnormal bleeding. Your doctor can pass heated tools through the hysteroscope to stop the bleeding. … You may be asked not to douche, use tampons, or use vaginal medicines for 24 hours before the hysteroscopy. Ask your … medicines and natural health products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your procedure. Your …
Medical tests
… benefits, and other options. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your surgery. Your … when the initial numbness wears off. Risks There is a small chance of problems from laparoscopy, such as: Bleeding from …
Medical tests
… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview A swallowing study is a … some of the liquid into the lungs. There is a small chance that the barium will block the intestine or leak into … (Gastrografin) instead of barium. There is always a small chance of damage to cells or tissue from being exposed to …
Medical tests
… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview A kidney scan is a nuclear … of the radioactive tracer is then injected. Medicine to increase your urine output (a diuretic) may also be … rare. Anytime you're exposed to radiation, there's a small chance of damage to cells or tissue. That's the case even …
Medical tests
… How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Related Information Test Overview A rheumatoid factor (RF) … blocked by the blood sample is measured. As levels of RF increase, more clumping occurs. This causes a cloudier … feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from this test. When a blood …
Medical tests
… doctor if there are any foods that you should not eat. Many medicines can change the results of this test. Be sure to … feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from this test. When a blood … surgery, radiation, stroke, head injury, or a tumour. An increased amount of cortisol from a tumour in the adrenal …
Medical tests
… understand exactly what your doctor wants you to do. These medicines increase the risk of bleeding. Your doctor may order certain … occur. People with severe lung disease have a very small chance of dying from the biopsy. But this is rare. If you …
