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… object in the uterus. These types of problems may cause painful menstrual periods or repeated miscarriages . See if … Your doctor may have you take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as ibuprofen, about an hour before your test. This can help with cramps and pain during the test. You may want to bring a sanitary pad …
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… can be done. Find the cause of sudden or ongoing pelvic pain. How To Prepare Surgery 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 … sleepy for several hours. You may be tired and have some pain for a few days after a laparoscopy. You may have a mild …
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… blood. Find the cause of symptoms, such as upper belly pain or bloating, trouble swallowing (dysphagia), vomiting, … Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to drive or get … endoscope into your throat. During the test You may get a pain medicine and a sedative through an intravenous (IV) …
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… , or bleeding. The test can help find the cause of joint pain or swelling. Normally, only a small amount of joint … in your joint and your joint may become swollen, stiff, and painful. A sample of joint fluid can be taken from any joint … analysis can be done in your doctor's office, clinic, operating room, or emergency room. Depending on which joint …
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… reach the bone marrow. You may feel pressure or some dull pain during the procedure. After the doctor takes the … Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to drive or get … is put on the area. How It Feels This procedure may be painful, but only for a few seconds. You may feel a sharp …
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… cancer in men younger than age 35. It often appears as a painless lump or swollen testicle. In the early stages of … times this cancer is found during self-examination as a painless lump or a swollen testicle. Why It Is Done … This examination can help find the causes of symptoms like pain, inflammation, swelling, or lumps in the testicles. It …
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… will feel (palpate) each breast for any unusual or painful areas or for a dominant lump. A dominant lump in the … sore may be found on the nipple. Redness or warmth over a painful lump or over an entire breast may be present. This … found, the next step depends on the problem. Cyclic breast pain, fibrocystic changes , or cysts may just be rechecked …
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… the vulva , scrotum , or penis. The injection can be painful. But local anesthetic is needed when the biopsy is likely to be more painful than the injection. There usually are no … the vulva , scrotum , or penis. The injection can be painful. But local anesthetic is needed when the biopsy is …
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… resonance imaging (MRI) test. Look for the cause of pain in the face. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing … screen (digitally). How It Feels You won't feel any pain from the X-ray itself. You may find that the positions you need to hold are uncomfortable or painful. This is more likely if you have an injury. Risks …
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… Is Done Testicular ultrasound is done to: Check a mass or pain in the testicles. Find or check on an infection or … takes about 20 minutes. How It Feels Most people don't feel pain during the test. If your scrotum hurts already from an … the slight pressure from the transducer may be somewhat painful. You will not hear or feel the sound waves. Risks …