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Medical tests
… health products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you … of infection from this test. There is no risk of erection problems. If general anesthesia is used, there is a small risk of a problem from anesthesia. Results The results of a testicular …
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… reversed. PTH levels that are too high or too low can cause problems with the kidneys and bones and cause changes in … of an abnormal blood calcium level. Check to see whether a problem with the parathyroid glands is causing the abnormal calcium level. Watch for problems in people who have chronic kidney disease. How To …
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… doctor about your general health, helps look for certain problems, and finds out whether treatment for a specific problem is working. Some chemistry screens look at more … plan changes in your meal plan or lifestyle. To look for problems, such as a low or high blood glucose level that may …
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… ischemic attack (TIA) . Study symptoms that might mean problems with the blood flow to the brain. Symptoms may … vomit. But this isn't common. Risks The chance of any major problem from an angiogram is very small, but some problems can occur. In most cases, the problems occur within …
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… or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from this test. When a blood sample is taken, a … pancreas , such as pancreatitis or cancer of the pancreas. Problems with the gallbladder, such as gallstones and … inflammation ( cholecystitis ). Chronic kidney disease . Problems with the intestines, such as bowel blockage ( …
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… done to help find the cause of sperm-related infertility problems. Tests that may be done during a semen analysis … analysis is done to find out if: There is a reproductive problem that is causing infertility. A vasectomy has been … day. Volume. A high or low semen volume may cause fertility problems. Liquefaction time. If semen takes longer than …
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… doctor figure out the chance that the baby may have certain problems or birth defects. Health Tools Health Tools help … medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Pregnancy: Should I Have Screening Tests for Birth … or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from this test. When a blood sample is taken, a …
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… builds up in a baby's blood, it can cause liver damage, problems with eating, and intellectual disabilities. The … in order to gain weight and to prevent brain damage, liver problems, infection, and cataracts . Galactosemia is a rare … Heel stick blood sample There is very little risk of a problem from a heel stick. Your baby may get a small bruise …
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… villus sampling (CVS) is a test that can find certain problems with your fetus . These include many diseases that run in families (genetic conditions) and chromosome problems. It is done during early pregnancy, most often … disease and hemophilia . It can also find chromosome problems, such as Down syndrome . CVS can't find neural tube …
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… and urine are often tested to find the cause of health problems. But other body fluids also can be tested. Most of … the membranes around them—move smoothly. Sometimes a health problem can cause too much fluid to build up in part of the … include infection, chest trauma, heart failure, and kidney problems. Pleural fluid can be tested for infection from …
