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… or low blood potassium levels. This is done when overactive adrenal glands or an abnormal adrenal growth are … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of …
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… your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. High Blood … your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. High Blood …
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… To monitor the growth of prostate cancer for someone on active surveillance. Why It Is Done You may need a prostate … under a microscope and how likely those cells are to grow quickly and spread. Your doctor will discuss this with you. … under a microscope and how likely those cells are to grow quickly and spread. Your doctor will discuss this with you. …
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… The sedimentation rate (sed rate) blood test measures how quickly red blood cells (erythrocytes) settle in a test tube … cause red blood cells to stick together and fall more quickly than normal to the bottom of the tube. These … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of …
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… be able to help you. The X-ray table is hard and sometimes cold because air-conditioning is used to keep the equipment … be able to help you. The X-ray table is hard and sometimes cold because air-conditioning is used to keep the equipment …
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… feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of …
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… of your body. During this test, a small amount of a radioactive substance called a tracer is injected into a vein. A gamma camera detects the radioactive material as it flows through the heart and lungs. The … camera will be positioned close to your body. If you are cold or uncomfortable lying on the table, ask the technician …
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… flow (PEF) to measure the amount of air you can inhale and quickly exhale. This is tracked to see how well asthma is … redo the test. How It Feels Breathing in and out very quickly during these tests may make you feel light-headed or … peak expiratory flow (PEF). Breathing in and out very quickly during the test may make you feel light-headed or …
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