315 results found
Medical tests
… the person has giardiasis. If the infected person does not have symptoms of infection, they may be a carrier or have a chronic infection. These tests are specific for … the person has giardiasis. If the infected person does not have symptoms of infection, they may be a carrier or have a …
Medical tests
… problems. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you … relax. If you think you'll get this medicine, be sure you have someone to take you home. How It Is Done You will need … but can take as long as 2 hours. How It Feels You won't have pain from the magnetic field or radio waves used for …
Medical tests
… they occur, are important in evaluating whether you might have MS. Even symptoms that you might have had several years ago can be important. The … of the tongue. To evaluate muscle strength, the doctor will have you push with the arms and legs against the doctor's …
Medical tests
… can be done in your doctor's office or clinic. You may have an injection of a numbing medicine ( local anesthetic … are no complications after a biopsy. Why It Is Done You may have a biopsy if any of the following are true: Your doctor … is not sure what type of abnormal tissue is present. Warts have not responded to treatment. Warts appear unusual. …
Medical tests
… effect exercise has on airflow. Most people with asthma have some decreased airflow during or after exercise. But most people who have asthma do not need an exercise challenge test. … physical examination, and initial treatment. You may also have a specific inhalation challenge. In this test, your …
Medical tests
… ways to do a breast biopsy. The type of biopsy that you have will depend on the size and location of the abnormal … above the waist. A paper or cloth gown will cover your shoulders. The biopsy will be done while you sit or lie on … above the waist. A paper or cloth gown will cover your shoulders. The biopsy will be done while you sit or lie on …
Medical tests
… This can help guide treatment. Check a person who may not have any symptoms of infection but who carries bacteria that … a carrier. How To Prepare In general, there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you to. Tell your doctor if you have recently taken any antibiotics. How It Is Done You will …
Medical tests
… to take a laxative the evening before the test (and maybe have an enema the morning of the test) to make sure that … X-ray tests or to anything else that contains iodine. You have ever had a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), … This test is often done in children to see if they may have an abnormal backflow of urine ( vesicoureteral reflux …
Medical tests
… exactly what your doctor wants you to do. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine … a gown to wear during the test. During the test You will have a spinal tap to put the dye into your spinal canal. You … this test. The dye may make you feel warm and flushed and have a metallic taste in your mouth. Some people feel sick …
Medical tests
… of your eyes. Before the test, tell your doctor if you have glaucoma or are allergic to eyedrops that dilate or … are used, your eyes may be sensitive to light. You will have trouble focusing your eyes for several hours. If you … 5 to 10 minutes. How It Feels It is usually not painful to have a slit lamp test. The dilating drops may make your eyes …
