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… to attack and destroy substances such as bacteria and viruses. But in autoimmune diseases, the antibodies attack and … test is often done first to look for antibodies that can cause autoimmune problems. A rheumatoid factor test is also … as joint pain, muscle aches, and fever. Your doctor will use these tests and your symptoms to see if you have a …
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… bacteria or fungus are resistant to certain antibiotics because of differences in their genetic material (genes). Infections caused by resistant bacteria or fungi are not cured by … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… medicine ( local anesthetic ). This is more likely to be used for biopsies of the outer genital area on both men and … lesions also may be found. Abnormal cervical cell changes caused by HPV will be treated differently than how genital … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… the ulnar artery. A procedure called the Allen test can be used to find out if blood flow to your hand is normal. This … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of …
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… sinus X-ray series) looks at the air-filled cavities (sinuses) around the nose and eyes. A facial X-ray helps find … or sinus X-ray may be done to: Find problems of the sinuses of the face and nose, such as sinusitis or abnormal … the bones around the eye (orbital cavity). Check the sinuses before surgery. Check for metal objects around the eyes …
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… A padded brace, foam pads, a headband, or sandbags may be used to hold your head in place while the pictures are … from radiation, including the low levels of radiation used for this test. But the chance of damage from the X-rays … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… gloved finger of one hand into the rectum . He or she may use the other hand to press on the lower belly or pelvic … such as pelvic pain or vaginal bleeding. Help find the cause of symptoms such as rectal bleeding (blood in the … or growths, such as cancer, in the rectum. DRE alone is not used to diagnose colorectal cancer . Also, a DRE may not …
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… intestine, or colon, all the time. They usually don't cause problems. But sometimes, something causes the bacteria to grow. When there are too many of them, … and nursing homes and in people who are getting chemotherapy for cancer. The C. diff toxins test looks at a stool …
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… get through 1 to 2 days of feeding. The radioactive tracer used in this test can get into your breast milk and is not … That's the case even with the low-level radioactive tracer used for this test. But the chance of damage is very low … a day. So be sure to flush the toilet right after you use it, and wash your hands well with soap and water. The …
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… to see inside your vagina and the cervix. The doctor also uses a magnifying device to help see better. This device … vagina and cervix. Vinegar (acetic acid) or iodine may be used on your cervix to make abnormal areas easier to see. … a special liquid (Monsel's) or silver nitrate swab may be used on the area to stop the bleeding. If a sample of tissue …
