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… and the other part on the day of the test. Plan to stay home during your prep time since you will need to use the … for the procedure Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to drive or get home on your own. Understand exactly what procedure is …
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… common in older people who are in hospitals and nursing homes and in people who are getting chemotherapy for cancer. The C. diff toxins test looks at a stool … 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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… such as sulfonylureas (for example, glyburide) is causing the high level. If C-peptide levels are high after an … disease, a severe infection, Addison's disease , or insulin therapy. A low level of C-peptide with a high blood glucose … disease, a severe infection, Addison's disease , or insulin therapy. A low level of C-peptide with a high blood glucose …
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… level that rises after radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer may mean the cancer … level that rises after radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer may mean the cancer …
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… may include antithyroid medicine, surgery, or radiation therapy. Double-check the diagnosis of an underactive … may include antithyroid medicine, surgery, or radiation therapy. Double-check the diagnosis of an underactive …
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… cancer. Treatment may include surgery, radiation , or chemotherapy . Diagnose certain types of infection, such as … only a sip of water. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for … cancer. Treatment may include surgery, radiation , or chemotherapy . Diagnose certain types of infection, such as …
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… your liver where the biopsy was done. You will probably go home the same day. It can take several days to get the … disease. Find out if a medicine, such as methotrexate, is causing a toxic effect on the liver. Check the function of a … disease. Find out if a medicine, such as methotrexate, is causing a toxic effect on the liver. Check the function of a …
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… before the test. You may need to have someone drive you home after the test. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and … heart rate and blood pressure will be checked before you go home. How long the test takes The test will take about an … before the test. You may need to have someone drive you home after the test. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and …
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… been stressed. It is often done to find out what may be causing symptoms like angina (such as chest pain or pressure). … different angles. Several scans will be taken. Stress scan using medicine The stress scan is done in two parts. In many … rest for 2 to 4 hours, or even the next day. Stress scan using exercise For stress scans using exercise, your heart …
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… to remove samples of breast tissue. Samples may be removed using a vacuum device. To guide the biopsy, ultrasound or … you to take your medicines on the day of surgery, do so using only a sip of water. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for …